Exploring Sentence Structures Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some bread.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• Although it was raining, we went outside.

• She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence with only one independent clause.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• I like pizza and pasta.

• She went to the park, and he stayed home.

• Because it was late, we decided to go home.

• The sun is shining.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?

• I finished my homework before dinner.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain before I could leave.

• After the movie ended, we went for ice cream, and we talked about the film.

• She likes to read.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although he was tired, he finished his project."

• he finished his project

• Although he was tired

• he was tired

• finished his project

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses?

• I like apples; they are sweet.

• I like apples, because they are sweet.

• I like apples and they are sweet.

• I like apples; because they are sweet.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence that is a simple sentence.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.

• The dog barked, but the cat ignored it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• She studied hard for the test.

• She studied hard for the test, and she passed with flying colors.

• Because she studied hard, she passed the test.

• After she studied, she took the test.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the complex sentence from the options below.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

• I went to the store, but it was closed.

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

• I went to the store; it was closed.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B