Quiz on Sentence Structures

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

• A sentence with one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I like coffee.

• The earth goes round the sun.

• Mary likes tea.

• I like coffee and Mary likes tea.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

• A sentence with one dependent clause.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Our car broke down; we came last.

• We missed our plane because we were late.

• I like coffee and Mary likes tea.

• Mary did not go to the party.

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause.

• A sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

• A sentence with two independent clauses.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• He left in a hurry after he got a phone call.

• John didn't come because he was ill, so Mary was not happy.

• Mary went to work, but John went to the party.

• Our dog barks when she hears a noise.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence with two independent clauses.

• A sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• or

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• or

Which of the following sentences contains a relative pronoun?

• I like coffee.

• Mary likes tea.

• Do you know the man who is talking to Mary?

• The earth goes round the sun.