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Sentence Structure

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is not a known sentence structure:

a)

Z conditional

b)

Compound

c)

Contrast complex

2.

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“The simple sentence structure is often the first taught to new learners”

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Mark which of these is a simple sentence:

a)

I ate chips, but he ate a hot dog.

b)

I ate chips.

c)

If you eat chips, you will get fat.

4.

What is an independent clause?

a)

A type of question which requires only a yes or no answer.

b)

A group of words which can form a complete sentence on their own.

c)

A statement used to bring discussions to an end.

5.

Mark which of these are independent clauses:

a)

I ran home

b)

Before the meeting

c)

If i don't pay the bill

d)

I feel unwell

6.

Mark which sentence type is described below:


“At least one dependent clause, and at least two independent clauses linked by a conjunction.”

a)

Compound-complex

b)

Complex

7.

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:


“Before advancing beyond simple sentences, it’s important for students to learn some basic conjunctions.”

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:


“Conditional sentences can only be used for expressing facts”

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Mark which of these uses the Z conditional structure:

a)

If you don't rest now, you'll fall asleep during the concert tonight.

b)

If I don't sleep, I get grouchy.

c)

If I had known she had a short temper, I wouldn't have played a prank on her.

10.

Mark which of these uses the third conditional structure:

a)

If I had been selected for the scholarship, I would have made sure to pass with full marks.

b)

If I get selected for the scholarship, I'll make sure I pass with full marks.