Understanding Sentence Structures

What is another term for a simple sentence?

• Compound clause

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Complex clause

Which conjunction is used to form a compound sentence?

• If

• When

• Because

• And

What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

• Period

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

In a complex sentence, what is a clause that cannot stand alone called?

• Relative clause

• Imperative clause

• Subordinate clause

• Independent clause

Which word is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Because

• But

• Or

What is the role of a relative clause in a sentence?

• To provide additional information

• To connect two independent clauses

• To express a command

• To introduce a new topic

Which relative pronoun can be used to introduce a relative clause?

• But

• Who

• And

• Or

What type of sentence includes both compound and complex elements?

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

In a compound-complex sentence, what is an imperative clause?

• A clause that connects two ideas

• A clause that provides additional information

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that gives a command

Why is it important to use different sentence types in writing?

• To use more punctuation

• To make sentences longer

• To add variety and improve flow

• To confuse the reader