Revision Techniques Quiz

What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?

• It contains a subordinate clause.

• It has more than one verb.

• It has a subject and just one main verb.

• It uses coordinating conjunctions.

Which type of sentence uses coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', and 'so'?

• Simple sentences

• Compound sentences

• Complex sentences

• Subordinate sentences

What is a subordinate clause also known as?

• Independent clause

• Main clause

• Dependent clause

• Coordinating clause

Why are complex sentences useful in writing?

• They make writing less detailed.

• They add extra information and interest.

• They simplify the writing.

• They only use one verb.

What is a verb used to describe?

• An action, state, or occurrence

• A color or shape

• A place or time

• A person or animal

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?

• Jumping

• Quickly

• She

• Butterfly

What does an adverb describe?

• A noun

• A verb

• A pronoun

• A conjunction

Why are pronouns used in sentences?

• To describe actions

• To replace nouns

• To indicate time

• To show location

What is a passive verb?

• When the subject performs the action

• When the subject isn't doing something

• When the verb is in the past tense

• When the verb is a command

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

• To indicate the likelihood of an event

• To show where or when something is in relation to something else

• To describe an action

• To connect two sentences