Constructing Varied Sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• One independent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

• A clause with no subject

Which sentence structure contains at least one dependent and one independent clause?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What type of sentence is: "She runs every day, but she lifts weights on weekends"?

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Compound-complex

In a compound-complex sentence, how many independent clauses must it contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the role of a coordinating conjunction?

• To link two dependent clauses

• To connect two independent clauses

• To modify a verb

• To start a sentence

Which type of sentence is: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework"?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

In the sentence: "She smiled as the sun set," what kind of clause is "as the sun set"?

• Independent

• Relative

• Noun

• Dependent

Identify the sentence type: "She plays soccer and she enjoys reading."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

What is the effect of varying sentence structure in writing?

• It adds confusion

• It ensures sentences are the same length

• It focuses on one idea only

• It makes the writing more engaging

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• "She enjoys reading, and she writes every day."

• "The dog barked loudly."

• "Although she was tired, she finished her work, and she went to bed."

• "Because it was raining, we stayed inside."