Grammar Quiz

Types of Sentences Quiz


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Which of the following is NOT a way to join complete thoughts to form a compound-complex sentence?

A. with a comma

B. with a comma and a coordinating conjunction

C. with a semi-colon

D. with a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb


A shriek had been heard by a neighbor during the night.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


What is the formula for a complex sentence?

A. One independent clause (D)

B. Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

C. One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

D. Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)


I paced the floor to and fro with heavy strides.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


Explain the punctuation rule used in this sentence:

Before I brush my teeth, I always floss.

A. A comma is needed because this is a compound sentence and it joins two dependent clauses.

B. A comma is needed because this is a complex sentence and the dependent clause comes first.


When the clock strikes 12, my essay needs to be submitted to Classroom.

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex

D. Compound-complex


What is the formula for a simple sentence?

A. One dependent clause (D)

B. One independent clause (I)

C. One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

D. Two dependent clauses (D+D)


Even though I like Justin Bieber and I really like his newer album, I don’t think I will buy tickets for his concert.

A. simple

B. compound

C. complex

D. compound-complex


I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was the groan of mortal terror.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


I don’t know if I will be on time for class today.

A. simple

B. compound

C. complex

D. compound-complex


Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound complex sentence

C. Complex sentence

D. Compound sentence


As they haven’t arrived yet, we will go without them.

A. Compound sentence

B. Simple sentence

C. Compound complex sentence

D. Complex sentence


Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

If you save some of it, you can build a door.

A. If you save some of it

B. you can build a door.


It was Sam who paid for the drinks.

A. Compound sentence

B. Complex sentence

C. Simple sentence

D. Compound complex sentence


I cannot believe Will Smith punched Chris Rock, even though Chris Rock was kind of asking for it.

A. Simple

B. compound

C. complex

D. compound-complex


Identify the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence: If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.

A. If you bake cookies

B. your kitchen will smell good

C. your mom will be happy

D. There is no dependent clause.


Correctly punctuate the following sentence:

The money which belongs to me was stolen right before my eyes the thief should be ashamed.

A. The money, which belongs to me, was stolen right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.

B. The money, which belongs to me, was stolen, right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.


I talked more quickly, but the noise steadily increased.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


Identify how many independent clauses this sentence has:

The dog almost ran in the street, so let’s install a fence so that he is safe.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. There are no independent clauses.


She didn’t realize that she was making a mistake.

A. Compound complex sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Simple sentence

D. Complex sentence


I will try when I succeed.

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Compound complex sentence

D. Complex sentence


When I had waited a long time, I very patiently opened the lantern.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


I knew what the old man felt although I chuckled at heart.

What type of sentence is this?

A. Simple

B. Compound

C. Complex


What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

A. Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

B. I don’t know (I+D+K)

C. One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

D. Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)


We met rather few people who spoke English.

A. Simple sentence

B. Complex sentence

C. Compound sentence

D. Compound complex sentence




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