Sentence Structure Test

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause

• One dependent clause

• An independent clause and a dependent clause

Which is true of a compound sentence?

• Two dependent clauses.

• Contains two or more independent clauses.

• One independent clause and a dependent clause.

What makes a clause dependent?

• it is a complete thought

• it is an incomplete thought

Which of these is a compound sentence?

• Ms. Krieg won American Idol and was very happy. 

• Mr. Adam's was kicked out in the first round, so he went home and ate a ton of ice cream.

After I finished practicing piano, I'll help you make fudge.

• complex

• compound

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• The animals in the mountains can be loud at night.

• The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.

• When I get to the bottom of the mountain, I want to sit beside the stream.

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

I brought an umbrella with me because it is raining.

• Compound

• Complex

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

Do you want to go out for dinner, or would you prefer to stay home?

• Complex

• Compound

What type of clause is in RED?

• dependent clause

• independent clause

What type of clause is in RED?

• dependent clause

• independent clause