Types of Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I like to read books, but my sister prefers watching movies.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.

• The cat slept on the couch.

• Because she was late, she missed the bus, and she had to walk to school.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the compound sentence from the options below.

• She runs every morning.

• He didn’t want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.

• If you are feeling sick, you should visit a doctor.

• When the rain stopped, they continued their journey.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What makes a sentence a complex sentence?

• It consists of two independent clauses.

• It has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• It contains three or more independent clauses.

• It does not contain any dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the example that is a complex sentence.

• She laughed and walked away.

• Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

• She wanted to go to the movie, but she had to work.

• I enjoy swimming and biking.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.

• The dog barked.

• She didn’t see her friend because she was late.

• I wanted to buy the red car, but I didn’t have enough money.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the compound sentence.

• Because the cake was delicious, everyone wanted a second piece.

• She is tall and very intelligent.

• The players were exhausted, but they continued to play.

• When I grow up, I want to be a firefighter.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is a characteristic of a compound sentence?

• It can stand alone as a complete thought.

• It always contains two or more subjects.

• It has a comma and a FANBOY.

• It is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence that is a simple sentence.

• Although it was cold, she went out without a coat.

• The book was on the table.

• They didn’t go to the party, nor did they go to the concert.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

• She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

• Before we go to the movies, we should eat dinner.

• The teacher explained the lesson, yet some students were confused.

• Both A and C are correct.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is complex?

• I ran to the store with my mom.

• I like to study with my friends, but sometimes it is hard to focus.

• I finished my homework, so I can go to my friend's house!

• The baby slept while the rail fell.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B