Simple Sentences Practice 1

A simple sentence is an ____________________ clause that conveys a single, complete thought.

• dependent

• independent

A simple sentence must contain at least one __________________ and one __________________.

• subject and predicate

• subject and dependent clause

A compound subject has one or more subjects joined by the words:

• and/ or

• yet/nor

The sentence - The car drove fast and erratically- has two subjects. 

• True

• False

The sentence - Tom and Mary walked to the store - has a compound subject.

• True

• False

The sentence - The bagels smell and taste fresh - has a compound verb.

• True

• False

The sentence : "Last March, I had the opportunity to travel to Guadalajara and visit Carlotta," has a compound verb.

• True

• False

In the sentence - Each year, Carlotta can hardly wait until November, for the Día de los Muertos occurs during that month - how many independent clauses are there?

• 1 independent clause

• 2 independent clauses

• 3 independent clauses

In the sentence: In November, Carlotta prepares an altar in honor of deceased relatives, for the Día de Los Muertos is the “day of the dead.” How many independent clauses are there?

• 1 independent clause

• 2 independent clauses

• 3 independent clauses

In the sentence,During this Mexican festival, families decorate an altar with photographs and candy skulls, prepare special foods, and light candles. How many independent clauses are there?

• 1 independent clause

• 2 independent clauses

• 3 independent clauses