Grammar Review

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• A. I like pizza.

• B. I like pizza, but my friend likes pasta.

• C. Because I was hungry, I ate a pizza.

• D. I was hungry.

Identify the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence: "I wanted to play outside, ___ it started to rain."

• A. because

• B. and

• C. but

• D. when

Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence?

• A. I enjoy reading books, and my brother likes playing video games.

• B. She ran to the store, but it was closed.

• C. After the game, we went out for ice cream.

• D. I wanted to call you, so I picked up the phone.

Choose the correct compound sentence:

• A. The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.

• B. The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• C. The dog, barking loudly, saw a stranger.

• D. Barking loudly, the dog saw a stranger.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• A. Because it was late, we decided to go home.

• B. We went to the park, and we had a picnic.

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

• D. We will go to the movies if we finish our homework.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• A. She ran to the store, but it was closed.

• B. I will call you once I arrive home.

• C. The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

• D. We went to the park and had a picnic.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "She stayed home because she was sick."

• A. She

• B. Stayed

• C. Because

• D. Sick

Choose the correct complex sentence:

• A. The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.

• B. When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.

• C. The students left the classroom, and they went to lunch.

• D. The bell rang, but the students stayed in their seats.

Which sentence is NOT a complex sentence?

• A. After we eat dinner, we will watch a movie.

• B. I like apples because they are sweet.

• C. I have a dog, and it is very friendly.

• D. Although it was raining, we went outside.

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• A. I went to the store and bought some milk.

• B. We will go swimming if the weather is nice.

• C. She likes to read, and he likes to write.

• D. The cake was delicious, so I had another piece.