Types of Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of sentence?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Narrative

Answer explanation

A narrative is a style of writing that tells a story, while simple, compound, and complex are types of sentences based on their structure. Therefore, 'narrative' is NOT a type of sentence.

What type of sentence combines two or more independent clauses?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Answer explanation

A compound sentence combines two or more independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions. This distinguishes it from simple sentences (one clause) and complex or compound-complex sentences (which include dependent clauses).

Which sentence type includes both independent and dependent clauses?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Answer explanation

A complex sentence includes at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. This distinguishes it from simple sentences (one independent clause) and compound sentences (two or more independent clauses).

What is a sentence type that combines elements of both compound and complex sentences?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Answer explanation

A compound-complex sentence combines elements of both compound and complex sentences, containing at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Thus, the correct answer is Compound-Complex.

What are the basic elements of every sentence?

• Subject and Object

• Subject and Predicate

• Predicate and Verb

• Object and Verb

Answer explanation

Every sentence consists of a subject, which indicates who or what the sentence is about, and a predicate, which tells something about the subject. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Subject and Predicate'.

What is the subject in the sentence "Mary plays tennis"?

• Mary

• plays

• tennis

• plays tennis

Answer explanation

In the sentence "Mary plays tennis", the subject is the one performing the action. Here, "Mary" is the doer of the action (playing tennis), making it the correct choice.

What is the predicate in the sentence "Mary plays tennis"?

• Mary

• plays

• tennis

• plays tennis

Answer explanation

The predicate in a sentence expresses the action or state of the subject. In "Mary plays tennis," the action is "plays" and the object is "tennis." Together, "plays tennis" forms the complete predicate.

What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?

• It has one subject and one predicate.

• It has multiple subjects and predicates.

• It contains a dependent clause.

• It is always a question.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence is defined as having one subject and one predicate, making the first answer choice correct. The other options describe more complex sentence structures or forms.

What is an example of a simple sentence?

• We went to San Juan yesterday.

• Because we went to San Juan yesterday.

• Although we went to San Juan yesterday.

• We went to San Juan yesterday, and it was fun.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'We went to San Juan yesterday.' is a simple sentence. The other options are either dependent clauses or compound sentences.

What is the simple subject in the sentence "We went to San Juan"?

• We

• Went

• To San Juan

• Went to San Juan

Answer explanation

The simple subject of a sentence is the main noun or pronoun that performs the action. In "We went to San Juan," the word "We" is the subject performing the action of going, making it the correct choice.