Advanced Sentence Structures Quiz

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

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

• When I arrived at the store, I realized I had forgotten my wallet.

• I like to swim, but I don't like to run.

• The sun was shining brightly.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Identify the compound-complex sentence.

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

• She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.

• I will go if he asks.

• The cat slept on the mat.

Which of the following sentences is complex?

• The dog barked loudly.

• Because he was late, he missed the bus.

• She danced gracefully.

• I like apples and oranges.

Identify the sentence structure: "After the movie ended, we went to a café, and we talked for hours."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Which sentence is NOT a complex sentence?

• When he arrived, everyone was waiting.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• I have a dog that loves to play fetch.

• I read the book, and she watched the movie.

What is a defining feature of a compound-complex sentence?

• It contains only one independent clause.

• It has multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• It only has dependent clauses.

• It has no clauses.

Identify the type of sentence: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework, and she went to bed."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

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

• She sang, and he played the guitar.

• When it rains, I stay indoors.

• The book was on the table, and I could see it from where I sat.

• After the storm passed, the sun came out, and we went outside.

What makes a sentence complex?

• It contains two or more independent clauses.

• It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• It contains only dependent clauses.

• It contains three or more independent clauses.