Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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

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

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

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

Which phrase describes a compound sentence?

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

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

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

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?

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

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

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

When you write a paragraph, you can include

• only simple sentences.

• simple, compound, and complex sentences.

• exactly one compound sentence, and one complex sentence.

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

• zero

• one

• two

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

• Zero

• One

• Two

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

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses

• three independent clauses

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex