Ava, Aria, and Zoe are having a fun debate! Can you help them out? What is the definition of a simple sentence?
Language and Grammar

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World Languages
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9th Grade
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Teresa Lerma
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
A sentence containing a subordinate clause.
A sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses.
Answer explanation
A simple sentence is defined as a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Grace and Noah are debating in class: Which type of sentence is defined as having more than one subject or predicate?
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Declarative sentence
Answer explanation
A compound sentence is defined as having more than one subject or predicate, making it the correct choice in this context.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Luna and Lily are discussing sentences. Can you identify which one is a complex sentence?
Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.
I cannot drink hot coffee.
I am counting my calories, but I really want dessert.
Mrs. Cahill is my English teacher.
Answer explanation
The correct example of a complex sentence is 'Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.' because it contains an independent clause ('he was very rich') and a dependent clause ('he was still very unhappy').
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Hey there, language detectives! Can you help Evelyn and Mason figure out which type of sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause?
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Imperative sentence
Answer explanation
A complex sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause, making it the type of sentence that fits this description.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Hey Mia, Benjamin, and Aiden! Can you figure out what a compound-complex sentence is?
A sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
A sentence that asks a question; always ends with a question mark.
Answer explanation
A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses, making it the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Hey Oliver and Isla, can you tell me which type of sentence always ends with a period and makes a statement?
Declarative sentence
Imperative sentence
Exclamatory sentence
Interrogative sentence
Answer explanation
A declarative sentence always ends with a period and makes a statement, which distinguishes it from other types of sentences like imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can you spot the imperative sentence that Arjun might use to get things done?
Go wash the dishes.
Mrs. Cahill is my English teacher.
Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.
When are you going to Starbucks?
Answer explanation
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. 'Go wash the dishes.' is an example of an imperative sentence as it instructs someone to do something.
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