Sentence Structure Quiz

Identify the simple sentence from the options below, just like how young Sheldon Cooper would analyze a problem:

• Sheldon solved a math problem, and Missy watched him.

• Sheldon solved a math problem.

• Although Sheldon solved a math problem, Missy watched him.

• Sheldon solved a math problem because he was curious.

Which of the following is a compound sentence that Sheldon might use in his science project?

• Sheldon loves to conduct experiments.

• Sheldon loves to conduct experiments, and he also enjoys presenting them at the science fair.

• Because Sheldon loves to conduct experiments, he often finds new ways to improve his results.

• Sheldon loves to conduct experiments when he has free time.

In the style of 'Young Sheldon', identify the complex sentence from the options below:

• Sheldon is reading a book.

• Sheldon is reading a book, and Missy is watching TV.

• When Sheldon finishes his book, he explains it to Missy.

• Sheldon finishes his book; Missy watches TV.

In 'Young Sheldon', which of the following sentences would Sheldon likely correct for proper punctuation?

• Sheldon went to the library, and found a fascinating book on physics.

• Sheldon went to the library and found a fascinating book on physics.

• Sheldon went to the library; and found a fascinating book on physics.

• Sheldon went to the library, and, found a fascinating book on physics.

Identify the simple sentence from the options below, just like how young Sheldon would ace his grammar tests:

• After the bananas were harvested, the market was busy, and Sheldon calculated the profit.

• The market was busy after the bananas were harvested, and Sheldon noted it in his journal.

• The market was busy, just like how Sheldon is busy with his experiments.

• The market was busy, and everyone was happy, especially Sheldon with his new comic book.

Which of the following is a compound sentence that Sheldon might use in his science project?

• Sheldon conducted the experiment quickly because he was excited about the results.

• Sheldon conducted the experiment quickly, and then he explained the results to his family.

• Sheldon conducted the experiment quickly when he realized he was running out of time.

• Sheldon conducted the experiment quickly although he was tired.

Identify the complex sentence from the options below:

• The banana is yellow.

• The banana is yellow, and it is ripe.

• The banana is yellow because it is ripe.

• The banana is yellow; it is ripe.

In 'Young Sheldon', which of the following sentences would Sheldon Cooper likely correct for proper punctuation?

• The bananas, and, the monkeys ate happily.

• The bananas and the monkeys ate happily.

• The bananas, and the monkeys ate happily.

• The bananas; and the monkeys ate happily.

Identify the simple sentence from the options below, as if Sheldon Cooper from 'Young Sheldon' were explaining it:

• Sheldon solved a math problem, and Missy watched.

• Sheldon solved a math problem while Missy watched.

• Sheldon solved a math problem.

• Sheldon solved a math problem because he was curious.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• The banana was ripe because it was left in the sun.

• The banana was ripe, and everyone enjoyed it.

• The banana was ripe when it turned yellow.

• The banana was ripe although it was small.