Sentence Types by Structure Quiz
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English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the simple sentence in the following:
(Check Multiple Answers)
The sun is shining brightly.
She is reading a book.
The cat sat on the mat.
The dog ran in the park.
Answer explanation
All answers are simple sentences. They consist of a single subject (ex.: cat) and a single predicate (ex.: sat on the mat).
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
(Multiple Answers)
A) I like to play soccer.
D) Playing soccer is my favorite hobby.
B) I like to play basketball.
C) I like to play soccer, and I like basketball.
Answer explanation
The correct choices contain a simple sentence with a subject and a verb.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the compound sentence from the options:
(Multiple Correct Answers)
C) The rain stopped, and the clouds cleared.
A) The sun was shining, and the moon was glowing.
B) The cat purred, and the dog wagged its tail.
D) The flowers bloomed, and the trees swayed.
Answer explanation
The correct compound sentences consist of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the compound sentence in the following:
I went to the store.
I went to the store before it closed on Thanksgiving.
I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.
I went to the store to get breakfast items.
Answer explanation
The compound sentence in the given question is 'I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.' It consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
C) I went to the store.
B) The dog barked loudly.
B) The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
A) The cat sat on the moon.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is B) The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. This is a compound sentence because it consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the compound sentence from the options:
(Select Multiple Answers)
C) The cat slept, and the dog barked.
A) The rain stopped, so the clouds cleared.
B) She walked in the rain, but she sang a song.
D) He rode his bike, or he cooked dinner.
Answer explanation
The correct compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the complex sentence in the following:
I went to the store.
The sun is shining.
After the rain stopped, the clouds cleared.
The dog barked loudly.
Answer explanation
The complex sentence in the given options is 'After the rain stopped, the clouds cleared.' It contains a dependent clause ('After the rain stopped') and an independent clause ('the clouds cleared').
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
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