Types of Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• She studied hard because she had an exam.

• She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

• She studied hard.

• Although she was tired, she studied hard.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• She stayed home because she was sick.

• She stayed home, and her brother went to class.

• Although she was sick, she attended class.

• She stayed home after the lecture.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.

• She studies every day.

• She studies every day because she wants to improve.

• She studies every day and practices writing.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• She was tired.

• She was tired, but she continued working.

• Although she was tired, she continued working.

• Although she was tired, she continued working, and she finished the task.

A nominal clause functions like:

• an adjective

• an adverb

• a noun

• a preposition

In the sentence “What she said surprised everyone,” the clause “What she said” is:

• an adjective clause

• an adverbial clause

• a nominal clause

• an independent clause

In the sentence “I know that he is honest,” the clause “that he is honest” functions as:

• subject

• object

• adjective modifier

• adverbial

Which sentence contains a nominal clause?

• The student who answered first was correct.

• I left because I was tired.

• I know what he wants.

• The book that I bought is useful.

An adjective clause mainly:

• modifies a noun

• replaces a verb

• expresses time or reason

• functions as a subject only

Which sentence contains an adjective / relative clause?

• I know that she is right.

• The girl who won the prize is my friend.

• We stayed inside because it was cold.

• What he said was funny.