Understanding Sentence Types

Which of the following best describes a simple sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

• A sentence with only one independent clause.

What is a key characteristic of a compound sentence?

• It contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• It contains two or more independent clauses.

• It contains only one independent clause.

• It contains two dependent clauses.

In a complex sentence, what is the role of the dependent clause?

• It forms a complete thought on its own.

• It provides additional information to the independent clause.

• It is not necessary for the sentence structure.

• It is the main clause of the sentence.

Which sentence type includes both independent and dependent clauses?

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

• Simple sentence

What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from other sentence types?

• It has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• It has only one independent clause.

• It has only dependent clauses.

• It has no clauses at all.