Understanding Sentence Types

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• A) Bart loves to skateboard, and Lisa enjoys reading.

• B) Although it was raining, Bart went outside.

• C) Bart gets detention.

• D) Bart was late, but he still made it to class.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

What is the defining characteristic of a compound sentence?

• A) It has only one clause.

• B) It contains at least one dependent clause.

• C) It has two or more independent clauses.

• D) It contains only modifiers.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which coordinating conjunction would best fit this sentence: "Bart wanted to play video games, ____ his mom said he had to finish his homework first."

• A) for

• B) but

• C) and

• D) so

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• A) Lisa studies hard.

• B) Bart goes to school, and he rides his bike.

• C) Although it was sunny, Bart didn't go outside because he had homework.

• D) Marge loves cooking.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

In the sentence "Homer likes donuts, and Marge likes salad," what type of sentence is it?

• A) Simple

• B) Compound

• C) Compound-Complex

• D) Complex

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What punctuation is often used before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• A) Comma

• B) Semicolon

• C) Period

• D) Colon

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• A) For

• B) And

• C) Because

• D) But

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the main purpose of using a compound-complex sentence?

• A) To express a simple thought.

• B) To add detail and complexity to ideas.

• C) To shorten sentences.

• D) To make writing more confusing.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• A) Bart is in trouble because he pulled a prank.

• B) Bart loves school, and Lisa enjoys it too.

• C) Bart eats pizza.

• D) Bart plays outside, but he doesn't like baseball.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

What is the role of the dependent clause in a compound-complex sentence?

• A) To express a complete thought.

• B) To provide additional information or context.

• C) To stand alone as a sentence.

• D) To connect two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F