Sentences Structure Quiz

Which type of clauses can stand alone?

• Independent

• Dependent

Which type of clauses cannot stand alone?

• Independent

• Dependent

How can I tell an independent clause from a dependent clause?

• Independent clauses can stand alone

• Dependent clauses can stand alone.

Choose the clause that cannot stand alone: 'If it rains, we will go to the gym.'

• A) If it rains

• B) we will go to the gym.

Identify the following group of words: 'While running quickly, Todd got a cramp.'

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

Which sentence needs a comma?

• My mom will buy me a new phone if I get good grades on my report card.

• Since Molly is a good student she will get an A.

Which sentence needs a comma?

• While I was at the mall I saw John

• I went to a movie after I had dinner.

Which sentence is an ID sentence?

• A) I stayed inside because it was raining.

• B) Because it was raining, I stayed inside.

A simple sentence is a sentence with ______ independent clause(s).

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which of the following sentences needs a semicolon?

• A) Ted and Dan ran home and called 911.

• B) I want to go to the beach for it is my favorite place to be.

• C) She wore red shoes and white gloves to the dance and she looked beautiful.

• D) Jim is a good runner he is on the track team.