Sentence Structure Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk.

• We went for a walk, and it was raining.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "When the bell rang, the students quickly left the classroom."

• When the bell rang

• The students quickly left the classroom

• When the bell rang, the students

• Quickly left the classroom

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• I like coffee.

• I like coffee, and I like tea.

• I like coffee because it wakes me up.

• I like coffee; it is my favorite drink.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "She will go to the party if she finishes her homework."

• She will go to the party

• If she finishes her homework

• She finishes her homework

• Go to the party

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences contains both an independent and a dependent clause?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat slept on the mat, and the dog barked.

• The cat slept on the mat because it was tired.

• The cat slept on the mat; it was tired.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the sentence structure: "After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• She runs every day.

• She runs every day, and she swims on weekends.

• She runs every day because she wants to stay fit.

• Running every day is good for health.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the type of sentence: "The sun set, and the stars appeared."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some bread.

• Although I was tired, I went to the store, and I bought some bread.

• I went to the store because I needed bread.

• I went to the store; it was closed.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Even though it was late, we decided to go for a walk."

• Even though it was late

• We decided to go for a walk

• It was late

• Decided to go for a walk

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DOK Level 1: Recall