Sentence Structure Test

Which sentence is an independent clause?

• I want to eat marshmallows.

• After we toast the marshmallows.

• No smores until.

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

Because we are all back together, the wifi is worse.

• Complex

• Compound

Which is a dependent clause?

• I don't like virtual school.

• I am glad we are back to school full time.

• Because we are back to school full time.

Identify the type of clause highlighted in red:

Charlee giggled at the play; however, Ryker did not find it to be funny.

• Independent

• Dependent

Which is a compound sentence?

• Because I am required to drive to school everyday, I will use more fuel.

• We are at school everyday, so there are no more Zoom meetings.

• Because we are all back together, the wifi is worse.

What is the red group of words?

Because of bad weather, the shopping mall closed early.

• Dependent clause

• Independent Clause

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Helen ate spaghetti for dinner.

• Warren ate salad, but Helen ate spaghetti.

• After a long walk around the block.

• Into the unknown.

Answer explanation

This sentence contains a subject, a verb, and expresses one complete thought.

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L.7.1b

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Helen ate spaghetti for dinner.

• Warren ate salad, but Helen ate spaghetti.

• After a long walk around the block.

• Into the unknown.

Answer explanation

This sentences contains two complete thoughts. Two independent clauses (simple sentences) joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction = compound sentence.

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L.7.1b

What is the primary difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

• A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A compound sentence is joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon, while a complex sentence is joined by a subordinating conjunction.

• Both compound and complex sentences have two or more clauses.

Is the following underlined part a phrase or a clause?

Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.

• Phrase

• Clause