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Sentence Structure Quiz

The document discusses different types of sentences including simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, complex sentences containing an independent clause and a dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, and compound-complex sentences containing two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided to illustrate each sentence type.

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Sentence Structure Quiz

The document discusses different types of sentences including simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, complex sentences containing an independent clause and a dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, and compound-complex sentences containing two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided to illustrate each sentence type.

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Sentence Structure Quiz

1. A simple sentence consists of

One independent thought


one independent clause

2. An independent clause contains

A subject and a verb


a subject and an object

3. A compound sentence consists of

One or more independent clauses


two or more independent clauses

4. Independent clauses can be joined by using

A coordinating conjunction
a subordinating conjunction

5. Which is a compound sentence?

I like walking on the beach with my dog.


I like walking but my dog likes running.

6. A complex sentence consists of an independent


clause plus

A subordinating conjunction
a dependent clause
7. A dependent clause can begin with a relative pronoun
or a

A subordinating conjunction
a coordinating conjunction

8. "I like him because he’s funny." Which is the


dependent clause?

I like him
because he’s funny

9. Which is a complex sentence?

I was late because I missed my train.


We got up late so I missed my train.

10. A compound-complex sentence consists of two or


more independent clauses and

One or more dependent clauses


two or more dependent clauses

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