Sentence Structure Quiz

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• She went to the store, and she bought some apples.

• The sun set while we were at the beach.

• I love to read books.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Identify the compound sentence.

• I finished my homework because I wanted to watch TV.

• The dog barked, but the cat ignored him.

• The flowers are blooming.

• While the kids were playing, it started raining.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• She runs every morning.

• We went to the park, and we played soccer.

• Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

• They ate pizza and drank soda.

Choose the simple sentence.

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• The train was late, so we waited at the station.

• The baby slept peacefully.

• Even though it was cold, we still went to the concert.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.

• While we were cooking, the power went out.

• The dog barked at the mailman.

• I want to go, but I’m too tired.

Identify the complex sentence.

• She smiled at me, but I didn’t notice.

• The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

• If you finish your homework, you can play outside.

• The cat chased the mouse all afternoon.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The movie was long, but it was very interesting.

• He left early because he had an appointment.

• I enjoy painting and drawing.

• As soon as the bell rang, the students ran out of the classroom.

Choose the compound sentence.

• The phone rang, and I answered it.

• Even though it was late, I finished the book.

• She cooked dinner while I set the table.

• The children were playing outside.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• A. I went to the park, and I met my friends.

• B. He stayed home because he was sick.

• C. The sun is shining brightly.

• D. We ran to the store, but it was closed.

Identify the simple sentence.

• A. The sky is clear today.

• B. The sky is clear, but it might rain later.

• C. After the rain stopped, we went for a walk.

• D. We were late because there was traffic on the highway.