Writing Skills: Lesson 1 (Quiz)

Choose the correct answer.

Which phrase describes a simple sentence?

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

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

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

Which phrase describes a compound sentence?

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

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

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

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?

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

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

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

When you write a paragraph, it is usually best to include:

• exactly one compound sentence and one complex sentence.

• only simple sentences.

• simple, compound, and complex sentences.

"Employers should not hire people based on personal judgments, and they should not pay attention to stereotypes." 

How many independent clauses does this sentence have?

• One

• Two

• Three

"Psychologists tend to listen to people if there is a problem." 

How many independent clauses does this sentence have?

• One

• Two

• Three

"Good employees arrive on time." 

How many dependent clauses does this sentence have?

• One

• Two

• Zero

"Joanna and Kyle form opinions about others quickly." 

What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

"Opinions may be unfair if they are based on stereotypes."

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