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STRUCTURE QUIZ 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simple sentence consists of

a)

one independent thought

b)

one independent clause

2.

"I like him because he’s funny." Which is the dependent clause?

a)

I like him

b)

because he's funny

3.

A compound sentence consists of

a)

one or more independent clauses

b)

two or more independent clauses

4.

Independent clauses can be joined by using

a)

a coordinating conjunction

b)

a subordinating conjunction

5.

Which is a compound sentence?

a)

I like walking on the beach with my dog.

b)

I like walking but my dog likes running.

6.

A complex sentence consists of an independent clause plus

a)

a subordinating conjunction

b)

a dependent clause

7.

A dependent clause can begin with a relative pronoun or a

a)

a subordinating conjunction

b)

a coordinating conjunction

8.

"I like him because he’s funny." Which is the dependent clause?

a)

I like him

b)

because he’s funny

9.

Which is a complex sentence?

a)

I was late because I missed my train.

b)

We got up late so I missed my train.

10.

A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and

a)

one or more dependent clauses

b)

two or more dependent clauses

11.

"This is a simple sentence."

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex sentence

12.

"My family came to Germany when I was in grade 5, but I never learned to speak German very well."

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Compound-complex sentence

13.

"Because she runs every day, she is very fit."

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

14.

"To build a doll's house you need wood, a hammer, a saw, and lots of nails."

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

15.

"The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early."

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

16.

"Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech."

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

17.

"Jordan played football."

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

18.
The type of clause that does NOT have BOTH a subject and a predicate. This clause leaves you without information. This clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. 
a)
Independent 
b)
Dependent
19.

"After they rode their bikes, James and Eve ate lunch."

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

20.

"After Darion ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days."

a)

simple

b)

compound-complex

21.

"Because it rained, the school canceled field day."

a)

complex sentence

b)

compound sentence

22.

"Although Noa lost her book, she was still able to study."

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

23.

"I ate my dinner last night, but it made me sick." This sentence is an example of...

a)

a compound sentence

b)

a complex sentence

24.

Compound sentences...

a)

must have a comma and FANBOYS conjunction between two independent clauses

b)

are always run-ons

25.

Choose the sentence which is NOT a complex sentence.

a)

When I go to school, I am usually very tired.

b)

I am late to school, and I am also tired.