MC Simple vs. Compound Sentences Quiz

What is the complete predicate in the sentence:

Morgan kicks a soccer ball.

• kicks a soccer ball

• kicks

• Morgan

• soccer ball

Answer explanation

The complete predicate includes the verb and all words that describe what the subject does. In the sentence 'Morgan kicks a soccer ball,' the complete predicate is 'kicks a soccer ball,' as it tells us what Morgan does.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The cat is sleeping on the mat.

• The cat is sleeping, and the dog is barking.

• The cat and the dog are playing in the garden.

• The cat is sleeping on the mat, but the dog is barking.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' is a simple sentence. The other options are compound or complex sentences with multiple clauses.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the complete subject in the sentence:

The sun shines on the field.

• The sun shines

• On the field

• The sun

• Shines on the field

Answer explanation

The complete subject of a sentence includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. In this case, 'The sun' is the complete subject, as it identifies what is shining.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Identify the compound sentence.

• I like to read books.

• I like to read books, and I also enjoy writing stories.

• Reading books is fun.

• Books are interesting.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. The correct choice, 'I like to read books, and I also enjoy writing stories,' has two clauses: 'I like to read books' and 'I also enjoy writing stories.'

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• The sun is shining brightly.

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

• The sun is shining, but it is cold outside.

• The sun and the moon are visible.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'The sun is shining brightly.' is a simple sentence with one independent clause, while the other options contain multiple clauses.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence: "The rain stopped. We went outside."

• The rain stopped, we went outside.

• The rain stopped, and we went outside.

• The rain stopped; we went outside.

• The rain stopped we went outside.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The rain stopped, and we went outside.' This combines the two sentences using a coordinating conjunction 'and', which is appropriate for linking related ideas in a compound sentence.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• She likes apples and oranges.

• She likes apples, but she does not like oranges.

• She likes apples, and she likes oranges.

• She likes apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'She likes apples and oranges.' is a simple sentence with one subject and one verb. The other options are compound or complex sentences.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the compound sentence.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• The dog and the cat are friends.

• The dog barked at the cat.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 'The dog barked, and the cat ran away' fits this definition, as it has two complete thoughts connected by 'and'.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• The flowers are blooming.

• The flowers are blooming, and the bees are buzzing.

• The flowers are blooming, but it is still cold.

• The flowers and the trees are beautiful.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'The flowers are blooming.' is a simple sentence, while the other options are compound or complex sentences.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence: "She finished her homework. She went to play."

• She finished her homework, she went to play.

• She finished her homework, and she went to play.

• She finished her homework; she went to play.

• She finished her homework she went to play.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She finished her homework, and she went to play.' This option uses a coordinating conjunction 'and' to properly connect the two independent clauses, forming a compound sentence.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept