Understanding Sentences and Nouns

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a complex sentence with subordinate clauses.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.

Identify the common noun in this sentence: The dog ran fast.

• dog

• cat

• tree

• car

Choose the correct verb: She (run/runs) every morning.

• runner

• runed

• runs

• running

What is an adjective in this sentence: The tall tree swayed in the wind?

• tall

• green

• swayed

• in

Write a simple sentence using the word 'cat'.

• Cats are not pets.

• The cat sleeps.

• I have a dog.

• The cat runs fast.

Which of the following is a common noun: Sydney, happiness, or table?

• Melbourne

• furniture

• joy

• table

Fill in the blank with a verb: The children _____ (play) in the park.

• are playing

• are sitting

• are jumping

• are running

What is the adjective in this sentence: The blue car is parked outside?

• fast

• red

• old

• blue

Read the sentence: The boy kicked the ball. What did the boy kick?

• the ball flew

• the ball

• the dog chased

• the girl kicked

Identify the common noun in this sentence: The teacher gave the students homework.

• homework

• gave

• students

• teacher