Newcomers ESL Sentence Structure

Which of these is not a known sentence structure:

• Z conditional

• Compound

• Contrast complex

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“The simple sentence structure is often the first taught to new learners”

• True

• False

Mark which of these is a simple sentence:

• I ate chips, but he ate a hot dog.

• I ate chips.

• If you eat chips, you will get fat.

What is an independent clause?

• A type of question which requires only a yes or no answer.

• A group of words which can form a complete sentence on their own.

• A statement used to bring discussions to an end.

Mark which of these are independent clauses:

• I ran home

• Before the meeting

• If i don't pay the bill

• I feel unwell

Mark which sentence type is described below:

“At least one dependent clause, and at least two independent clauses linked by a conjunction.”

• Compound-complex

• Complex

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“Before advancing beyond simple sentences, it’s important for students to learn some basic conjunctions.”

• True

• False

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“Conditional sentences can only be used for expressing facts”

• True

• False

Mark which of these uses the Z conditional structure:

• If you don't rest now, you'll fall asleep during the concert tonight.

• If I don't sleep, I get grouchy.

• If I had known she had a short temper, I wouldn't have played a prank on her.

Mark which of these uses the third conditional structure:

• If I had been selected for the scholarship, I would have made sure to pass with full marks.

• If I get selected for the scholarship, I'll make sure I pass with full marks.