PRE-TEST | Complex and Compound Sentence

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

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

• She likes apples and oranges.

• The dog barked loudly.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

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

• She finished her homework, so she watched TV.

• After the movie ended, we went home.

• If you study, you will pass the test.

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence: "She wanted to go to the concert." "She did not have enough money."

• She wanted to go to the concert, but she did not have enough money.

• Because she did not have enough money, she wanted to go to the concert.

• She wanted to go to the concert although she did not have enough money.

• She wanted to go to the concert if she had enough money.

Which sentence below is a complex sentence?

• I like pizza, and my brother likes pasta.

• If you call me, I will answer.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The students studied for the test, but they were still nervous.

Analyze the following sentence: "She read the book, and he watched the movie." What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Fragment

Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence?

• I wanted to buy a new phone, but I didn’t have enough money.

• He ran quickly because he was late.

• She cooked dinner, and he set the table.

• The team played well, yet they lost the game.

Combine the following simple sentences into a complex sentence: "She was late." "She missed the bus."

• She was late, and she missed the bus.

• She was late because she missed the bus.

• Because she was late, she missed the bus.

• She was late; she missed the bus.

Which of the following best describes a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence with only one clause.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses.

Identify the complex sentence from the options below:

• The rain stopped, and the sun came out.

• I will call you when I arrive.

• The dog barked and ran away.

• She likes to read books and listen to music.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• Since it was cold, we stayed inside.

• The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.

• After the show ended, we went for dinner.

• If you finish your work, you can go home.