Types of Sentences QUIZ Simple Compound Complex Sentences Common Core English Language Arts Grammar

The subject of a sentence tells...

• who or what the sentence is about.

• when and who the sentence is about.

A simple sentence has only one what?

• independent clause

• dependent clause

The sentence: "My friends and I are playing soccer." is considered what type of clause?

• an independent clause

• a subordinate clause

What separates the two independent clauses in a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

• a conjunction

• a comma and a conjunction

The acronym FANBOYS is a great way to remember the seven _____.

• transitions 

• coordinating conjunctions

A COMPLEX sentence contains at least one independent clause and at least one ___.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

How do we know that "it was perfect for swimming" is the independent clause in this COMPLEX sentence?

• because it is an incomplete thought.

• because it is a complete thought.

Every dependent clause in a complex sentence must start with a ____.

• coordinating conjunction

• subordinating conjunction.

How do we know that "Since I have no milk," is a dependent clause? (Choose TWO)

• because it doesn't make sense on its own and is not a complete thought.

• because it is shorter than the other clause

• because it includes "SINCE" which is a part of FANBOYS

• because it includes "SINCE" which is a subordinating conjunction

What type of sentence is this? 

• simple

• complex