Simple Compound and Complex Sentences

Simple Compound and Complex Sentences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Purvi Gada

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3 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a simple sentence?

It contains two or more independent clauses.

It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

It contains one independent clause, which includes one subject and one verb, and expresses a complete thought.

It always has a compound subject or a compound verb.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a compound sentence?

It expresses a single, complete thought with one subject and one verb.

It combines two or more independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction.

It includes a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

It always begins with a subordinating conjunction like "although" or "because".

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement accurately describes a complex sentence?

It consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma.

It has only one subject and one verb, forming a complete thought.

It combines an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

It uses a coordinating conjunction to link two complete thoughts.

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