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TYPES OF SENTENCES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 28mins

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1.

The sentence 'Can you help me with my homework?' is a _____.

a)

Imperative sentence

b)

Exclamatory sentence

c)

Declarative sentence

d)

Interrogative sentence

2.

Transform the exclamatory sentence 'What a wonderful world!' into a declarative sentence.

a)

It is a world of wonders.

b)

This world is wonderful.

c)

It is a wonderful world.

d)

What a world it is!

3.

He passed the exam _____.

a)

because he studied hard.

b)

because he didn't study.

c)

because he passed the exam.

d)

but failed the exam.

4.

The function of the sentence: 'I can't believe it!' is _____.

a)

To convey excitement or joy.

b)

To show indifference or apathy.

c)

To express disbelief or surprise.

d)

To indicate a strong agreement.

5.

The cat is on the roof. This is a _____.

a)

Interrogative sentence

b)

Exclamatory sentence

c)

Declarative sentence

d)

Imperative sentence

6.

Differentiate between the independent clause and dependent clause in: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

a)

Independent clause: 'the stars appear'; Dependent clause: 'after the sun sets'.

b)

Independent clause: 'the sky turns orange'; Dependent clause: 'When the sun sets'.

c)

Independent clause: 'When the sun sets'; Dependent clause: 'the sky turns orange'.

d)

Independent clause: 'the sky is blue'; Dependent clause: 'as the sun rises'.

7.

Use correct punctuation: '_____ eat grandma'

a)

Lets eat, grandpa.

b)

Let's eat grandma!

c)

Lets eat, Grandma!

d)

Let's eat, Grandma.

8.

The sentence 'Do you want to go to the movies?' is an _____.

a)

Declarative sentence

b)

Interrogative sentence

c)

Exclamatory sentence

d)

Imperative sentence

9.

Transform the sentence 'They are playing soccer.' into a question.

a)

They are playing soccer?

b)

Are they playing soccer?

c)

Are they soccer playing?

d)

Is they playing soccer?

10.

Combine the sentences 'She loves to dance.' and 'She loves to sing.' using 'but'.

a)

She loves to dance, but she enjoys singing.

b)

She loves to dance, but she also loves to sing.

c)

She loves to dance, but she loves to sing.

d)

She loves to dance, but she prefers to sing.

11.

The purpose of the sentence: 'Stop talking!' is (a)   .

12.

'after the rain' is a (a)   .

13.

Which sentence does NOT have the same meaning? That action is what we need, not (a)  

14.

Which sentence has NO emphasis: (a)  

15.

" (a)   that the trouble started"

16.

A simple sentence has (a)  

17.

A compound sentence has (a)  

18.

A complex sentence has (a)   .

19.

The weather forecast had predicted thunderstorms, but the dark thunderclouds never materialised. This sentence is an example of a _____ sentence.

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20.

Annual plants survive only one season, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage. This sentence is an example of a _____ sentence.

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21.

An avid reader, Freddie attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.

This sentence is an example of a _____ sentence.

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22.

Philip always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and motivates others.

This sentence is a _____ sentence.

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23.

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment. This sentence is a _____ sentence.

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