Mastering Sentence Structure

What is the main clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'?

• it was a sunny day

• we went for a walk.

• Although it was raining

• we stayed indoors

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

• the cat

• the mouse

• the dog

• the house

Which part of the sentence is the dependent clause: 'Because she was tired, she went to bed early.'?

• Because she was happy

• Because she was tired

• she was tired

• she went to bed early

In the sentence 'He enjoys reading books and watching movies.', what type of sentence structure is used?

• Compound sentence structure

• Declarative sentence structure

• Complex sentence structure

• Simple sentence structure

Identify the compound elements in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain.'

• I wanted to go for a run; it started to rain.

• I wanted to go for a run, and it started to rain.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was sunny.

• I wanted to run; it started to rain.

What is the function of the phrase 'after the meeting' in the sentence: 'We will discuss the project after the meeting.'?

• It suggests a location for the discussion.

• It describes the project details.

• It indicates the timing of the discussion.

• It implies a decision will be made during the meeting.

Determine the type of sentence: 'Is she coming to the party tonight?'

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Declarative

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.', what are the two independent clauses?

• The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

• The dog barked softly, the cat stayed still.

• The dog ran away, the cat barked loudly.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat slept.

What is the purpose of the conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes coffee, but he prefers tea.'?

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship.

• To contrast two different preferences.

• To express a similar preference.

• To list two unrelated items.

Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson clearly.'

• The lesson was explained by the teacher

• explained the lesson clearly

• The teacher clearly explained

• The teacher explained clearly the lesson