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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Choose the correct answer for each item. 1- Which phrase describes a simple sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent, a dependent clause

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

2.

Which phrase describes a compound sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent, a dependent clause

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

3.

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?

a)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

b)

two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent, a dependent clause

c)

one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause

4.

When you write a paragraph, you can include

a)

only simple sentences.

b)

simple, compound, and complex sentences.

c)

exactly one compound sentence, and one complex sentence.

5.

Good employees arrive on time. How many dependent clauses does this sentence have?

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

6.

Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem. How many independent clauses does this sentence have?

a)

Zero

b)

One

c)

Two

7.

Employers should not hire ppl based on personal judgments, and they should not pay attention to stereotypes. Clauses?

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses

c)

three independent clauses

8.

Joanna and Kyle form opinions about others quickly. What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

9.

Opinions may be incorrect if they are based on personal preferences. What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

10.

Mark did not make a good impression, so Mr. Weston did not hire him. What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex