Types of Sentences Quiz

The sun set behind the mountains.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The sun set behind the mountains' contains a single independent clause with a subject and a verb, making it a simple sentence. It does not have any dependent clauses or conjunctions that would classify it as compound or complex.

I finished my homework, and I watched a movie.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "I finished my homework, and I watched a movie" is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction "and." Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

The dog barked loudly.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The dog barked loudly' is a simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject ('The dog') and a predicate ('barked loudly'). It does not have any dependent clauses or conjunctions.

She loves to dance she practices every day.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "She loves to dance she practices every day" is a run-on because it improperly connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. A run-on sentence lacks the necessary structure to separate complete thoughts.

The flowers bloomed, and the birds sang.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "The flowers bloomed, and the birds sang" is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction "and." Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

I went to the store and bought some apples.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "I went to the store and bought some apples" is a simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

The rain stopped, the sun came out.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "The rain stopped, the sun came out" is a run-on because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation or a conjunction. A compound sentence would use a conjunction, while a simple sentence contains only one clause.

He loves video games he plays every day.

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Run-On

Answer explanation

The sentence "He loves video games he plays every day" is a run-on because it improperly connects two independent clauses without a conjunction or punctuation. A run-on sentence occurs when two complete thoughts are joined incorrectly.

A simple sentence contains:

• One independent clause

• Two independent clauses

• A dependent clause

Answer explanation

A simple sentence consists of one independent clause, which expresses a complete thought. The other options, such as two independent clauses or a dependent clause, do not define a simple sentence.

Fill in the blank:

I wanted to watch a movie, ________ I didn't have enough time.

• and

• but

• or

• so

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'but' because it indicates a contrast between wanting to watch a movie and not having enough time. The other options do not convey this contrast effectively.