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Sentence Structures

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13 questions
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  • Q1
    Which sentence is simple?
    The library hired a new assistant, but I have not met him yet.
    Martin tried to share his ideas with Eugene, but Eugene was not listening.
    Marissa watered the plants and fertilized them.
    As he was leaving for work, Andy remembered to take his glasses, but he forgot the presentation that he had worked on the night before.
    120s
  • Q2
    Which sentence is complex?
    Calcium and vitamin D are important for strong bones, so I drink milk.
    Please follow the ushers to your seat, for the show will start soon.
    Because this day is so important, celebrations of all kinds take place.
    Evan sent a text message to his friend.
    120s
  • Q3
    What type of sentence is this: William likes horror stories, so he has been reading Edgar Allan Poe's short stories.
    Complex
    Simple
    Compound-Complex
    Compound
    120s
  • Q4
    Which sentence is compound?
    The lilacs will bloom in May.
    Martin tried to share his ideas with Eugene, but Eugene was not listening.
    She opened the flower box and the card.
    You can drive from the east coast or from the west.
    120s
  • Q5
    Which sentence is compound-complex?
    The rain had left puddles, and the children splashed through them.
    A tornado roared through the edge of town, but no one was injured.
    As he was leaving for work, Andy remembered to take his glasses, but he forgot the presentation that he had worked on the night before.
    Martha lowered her head, and tears fell from her eyes.
    120s
  • Q6
    What type of sentence is this: Tourists throw coins into the fountain for good luck.
    Compound-Complex
    Simple
    Compound
    Complex
    120s
  • Q7
    Which sentence is compound?
    Rose forgot to turn the lights off, so they stayed on all night.
    She opened the flower box and the card.
    Many people now drive fuel-efficient cars.
    This may be your lucky day.
    120s
  • Q8
    What type of sentence is this: If you give me seeds, I will plant them.
    Compound
    Compound-Complex
    Complex
    Simple
    120s
  • Q9
    Which sentence is complex?
    Only the finest musicians play in the symphony orchestra.
    The fog rolled in, and everyone felt cold.
    Emily tore the paper in half and gave half to Sue.
    The crowd roared when the designated hitter struck out.
    120s
  • Q10
    What type of sentence is this: The library hired a new assistant, but I have not met him yet.
    Simple
    Compound
    Compound-Complex
    Complex
    120s
  • Q11
    Which sentence is compound?
    Nick is so good at chess that no one can beat him.
    Naomi had agreed to participate, but Luanne is still thinking about it.
    Even after we stopped shouting, we could hear the echoes in the mountain.
    The window squeaked and shook.
    120s
  • Q12
    What type of sentence is this: Steve stepped inside, and the room became quiet.
    Complex
    Compound
    Simple
    Compound-Complex
    120s
  • Q13
    What type of sentence is this: Many people now drive fuel-efficient cars.
    Compound
    Simple
    Compound-Complex
    Complex
    120s

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