Sentence Structure Quiz

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought milk.

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

• I went to the store.

• I went to the store while it was raining.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Although I studied, I did not pass the exam.

• She enjoys painting and loves drawing.

• I wanted to go, but I didn’t have enough money.

• He read the book that was on the table.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• He plays football, but he also enjoys basketball.

• I walked to school because I missed the bus.

• She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

• The dog barked loudly, but the cat ignored it.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

What type of sentence is this: “If you study hard, you will pass the test.”

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• She went to the store, and I went to the gym.

• When I finish my homework, I will watch a movie, and I’ll eat dinner.

• I studied for the test, but I still failed.

• He likes to play football.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To join two independent clauses

• To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause

• To separate two adjectives

• To introduce a list

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• He studied hard, but he didn’t pass the test.

• He studied hard but, he didn’t pass the test.

• He studied hard but he didn’t, pass the test.

• He studied, hard but he didn’t pass the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the independent clause in this sentence: "Even though it was raining, we went for a walk."

• Even though it was raining

• We went for a walk

• We went

• It was raining

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is a correct example of a complex sentence?

• I like to run, and I also enjoy swimming.

• The book was interesting, so I finished it quickly.

• After the meeting ended, I went home.

• He studied for the test but didn’t do well.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• The weather was cold, and I didn’t go out.

• He left the house because he was late.

• She went to the mall after school.

• I like both ice cream and chocolate.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B