Types of Sentences Quiz
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English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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