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Simple, Compound, Complex

Quiz by Roselle Inferido

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  • Q1
    Which is an example of a Simple sentence?
    After eating lunch at the restaurant, Tim went to the gym.
    The baby cried for food.
    Jan eats chicken and, he eats hamburgers.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which is an example of a complex sentence?
    The thief stole the money, so he ran away.
    My Mother makes breakfast in the morning.
    I was late because I forgot to turn on my alarm.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which is a compound sentence?
    Megan wanted to join the pageant, but she was too young.
    I forgot to send the email to him because I was busy
    The baby cried so loud.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the sentences is not a compound sentence?
    After the company got bankrupted, my brother had no job.
    My sister is getting married, and I am one of the bridesmaids.
    Liza sold cookies, so she could have extra money.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which is not a simple sentence?
    They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.
    My cousin bought a new car.
    Elizabeth and Noah are siblings.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the structure of a complex sentence?
    IC + Coordinating Conj. + IC
    Subordinating Conj. + DC + comma + IC
    IC+ Coordinating Conj + DC+ IC
    30s
  • Q7
    What is an independent clause?
    It either has no subject or predicate and cannot express a complete thought.
    It has a subject but no predicate yet it expresses a complete thought.
    It contains a subject and predicate, and expresses a complete though.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a dependent clause?
    Both the subject and predicate is present but it doesn't express a complete thought.
    Has one subject and two predicates, and it expresses a complete thought.
    Either the subject or predicate is missing, and it does not express a complete thought
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of conjunctions is used in complex sentences?
    subordinating conjunctions
    correlative conjunctions
    coordinating conjunctions
    30s
  • Q10
    What punctuation mark is placed before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
    semicolon
    period
    comma
    30s

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