Four Types of Sentence Structures

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• It is a type of sentence with one independent clause and a dependent clause.

• It is a type of sentence with two independent clauses.

• It is a type of sentence with two dependent clauses.

• It is a type of sentence with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

• The incessant ticking and chiming echoed off the weathered walls of the clock repair shop.

• Elissa was very sick today and we will take her to the hospital now, before she gets worse.

• When he got a cream pie smashed in his face, everyone laughed.

• I have paid my dues; as a result, I expect to receive all the privileges listed in the bylaws.

What type of sentence structure is used in this sentence:

“She has no conversation,' he said, 'and I am afraid that she is a coquette, for she is always flirting with the wind.” (The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde)

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

• Complex sentence

What type of sentence structure is used in this sentence: 

“Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its colour within twenty seconds.” (The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry)

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

What struture of sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers. However, it contains only one independent clause?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• Usually, I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today.

• Her knees ached from jogging; moreover, her shoes were starting to wear out.

• I really didn’t like the movie even though the acting was good.

• The man was mean because he was lonely, but his attitude only made his situation worse.

What is a simple sentence?

• A) A sentence with one independent clause.

• B) A sentence with two independent clauses.

• C) A sentence with one dependent clause.

• D) A sentence with two dependent clauses.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• B) Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• C) She likes to read books.

• D) The cat sat on the mat.