GMAS Practice 8

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• She ran to the park after school.

• The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

• While it was raining, we stayed inside.

• The sun set over the mountains.

Identify the complex sentence below:

• I enjoy reading before bed.

• We stayed home because it was snowing.

• The storm passed, and the sky cleared.

• The cat slept peacefully.

What type of sentence is this? "I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Fragment

Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence?

• I love to read novels.

• After she finished her homework, she watched TV.

• The students worked hard, and they passed the test.

• Because it was cold, we stayed indoors.

What type of sentence is this? “Although she was tired, she finished her homework.”

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Run-on

Choose the compound sentence: A) She plays the piano beautifully. B) I forgot my lunch, so my friend shared hers. C) Since it was raining, we stayed inside. D) The dog ran and barked loudly.

• She plays the piano beautifully.

• I forgot my lunch, so my friend shared hers.

• Since it was raining, we stayed inside.

• The dog ran and barked loudly.

Identify the simple sentence: A) We went to the park, and we had a picnic. B) She danced gracefully. C) I stayed home because I was sick. D) Although it was late, she kept working.

• We went to the park, and we had a picnic.

• She danced gracefully.

• I stayed home because I was sick.

• Although it was late, she kept working.

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction, making it complex?

• I went to the store, but it was closed.

• We stayed inside because it was snowing.

• She plays soccer every Saturday.

• The car is fast and sleek.

What type of sentence is this? "I was hungry, so I made a sandwich."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Fragment

Choose the complex sentence: A) I enjoy walking and biking. B) Since it was snowing, we stayed indoors. C) The cat purred softly. D) She sang, and he played guitar.

• I enjoy walking and biking.

• Since it was snowing, we stayed indoors.

• The cat purred softly.

• She sang, and he played guitar.