Exploring Sentence Structures Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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