Understanding Sentence Structures

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with a single independent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent and one dependent clause

• A sentence with two independent and one dependent clause

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

• I like coffee and Mary likes tea

• I like coffee

• We missed our plane because we were late

• John didn't come because he was ill so Mary was not happy

What distinguishes a complex sentence from a simple sentence?

• The presence of a dependent clause

• The use of a semicolon

• The presence of two independent clauses

• The use of a conjunction

How many independent clauses are in a compound-complex sentence?

• At least two

• One

• None

• Three

What is the purpose of using different sentence structures in writing?

• To enhance clarity and engagement

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

• To use more words