[ SEM 4] Mastering Sentence Structures

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a complex sentence with additional phrases.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.

Combine these sentences: The cat is sleeping. The dog is barking.

• The dog is sleeping and the cat is barking.

• The cat is sleeping while the dog is barking.

• The cat is barking while the dog is sleeping.

• The cat and dog are playing together.

Correct the punctuation: I love to read books they are fun

• I love to read books. They are fun.

• I love to read books: they are fun

• I love to read books they are fun!

• I love to read books; they are fun

Identify the subject and predicate: The bird sings beautifully.

• Subject: sings; Predicate: beautifully.

• Subject: The bird; Predicate: sings beautifully.

• Subject: The bird sings; Predicate: .

• Subject: beautifully; Predicate: The bird sings.

Transform this statement into a question: She likes ice cream.

• Does she like ice cream?

• She likes ice cream, right?

• Is she liking ice cream?

• Does she enjoy ice cream?

Expand this sentence with adjectives: The dog ran.

• The fast rabbit jumped high.

• The energetic brown dog ran quickly.

• The small cat ran swiftly.

• The lazy dog walked slowly.

Is this a simple sentence? The sun shines.

• Yes

• Yes, but it has a complex structure.

• No, it contains multiple clauses.

• No, it's a compound sentence.

Combine these sentences: I have a bike. It is red.

• The bike I own is red.

• I have a bike that is red.

• My bike is red and I have it.

• I have a red bike.

What is the subject in this sentence? The teacher explains the lesson.

• the student

• the lesson

• the teacher

• the explains

Change this statement into a question: He plays soccer.

• He plays soccer, right?

• He does not play soccer?

• Is he playing soccer?

• Does he play soccer?