A Test On Sentence Types! Trivia Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The dogs barked all night long.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
A. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence "The dogs barked all night long" is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. It does not contain any dependent clauses or conjunctions to join multiple clauses together. Therefore, it can be categorized as a simple sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
She didn't move to the highrise; she is afraid of heights.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
B. CompoundExplanation
The given sentence consists of two independent clauses connected by a semicolon. Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, indicating that they are both independent. Therefore, the sentence is a compound sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Because she is afraid of heights, she rented an apartment on the first floor.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
C. ComplexExplanation
The given sentence is an example of a complex sentence because it contains both an independent clause ("she rented an apartment on the first floor") and a dependent clause ("Because she is afraid of heights"). The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause for meaning.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Because I was expecting house guests, I vacuumed the house and changed the beds.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
C. ComplexExplanation
The given sentence is an example of a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause ("I vacuumed the house and changed the beds") and one dependent clause ("Because I was expecting house guests"). The dependent clause provides additional information about the reason or cause for the actions mentioned in the independent clause.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I brought the dog into the garage, and we washed him in dish soap and tomato juice because he had been sprayed by a skunk.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
D. Compound-complexExplanation
The given sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and" (I brought the dog into the garage) and (we washed him in dish soap and tomato juice). Additionally, it also includes a dependent clause (because he had been sprayed by a skunk). Therefore, the sentence is a compound-complex sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Maria and Lucy met for lunch and then shopped all afternoon.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
A. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. There are no dependent clauses or coordinating conjunctions present in the sentence. It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When the police officer pulled me over, I was nervous, for I knew I had been speeding.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
D. Compound-complexExplanation
The given sentence is a compound-complex sentence because it contains two independent clauses ("I was nervous" and "I knew I had been speeding") joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction ("for"). Additionally, it also includes a dependent clause ("When the police officer pulled me over") which adds more information to the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
We don't eat butter; instead, we use margarine.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
B. CompoundExplanation
The given sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a semicolon. Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Therefore, the sentence is classified as a compound sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The man who hit my car has driven away.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
C. ComplexExplanation
The given sentence is an example of a complex sentence because it consists of an independent clause "The man who hit my car has driven away" and a dependent clause "who hit my car". The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause for its meaning.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Even though she had enough money, she didn't buy the expensive wedding dress.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compound
- C.
Complex
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
C. ComplexExplanation
The given sentence is an example of a complex sentence because it consists of an independent clause ("Even though she had enough money") and a dependent clause ("she didn't buy the expensive wedding dress"). The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause for meaning.Rate this question:
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