Stephanie Constantino
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Students will explore the structure of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Question 1 of 10

1

A compound sentence is made up of...

Select one of the following:

  • ... a subject and a verb.

  • ... two complete sentences joined together.

  • ...a complete sentence and a dependent clause.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

A simple sentence is made up of...

Select one of the following:

  • ... a subject and a verb.

  • ... two complete sentences joined together.

  • .... a complete sentence and a dependent clause.

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

A complex sentence is made up of...

Select one of the following:

  • ... a subject and a verb.

  • ... two complete sentences joined together.

  • ... a complete sentence and a dependent clause.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which of the following are compound sentences? (Select all that apply.)

Select one or more of the following:

  • I would like to take a biology class.

  • Although we were late, we took our time getting ready.

  • We need frosting for the cake, and we need bows for the presents.

  • Pretzels are awesome, but I like popcorn better.

  • It may not seem like it, but things will look up eventually.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Read the following sentence:

People definitely enjoyed the concert.

This sentence is a sentence.

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Question 6 of 10

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Please read the following sentence:

On the other hand, going to the museum might be fun.

This is a sentence.

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Question 7 of 10

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Please read the following sentence:

Roses are red, and violets are blue.

This is a sentence.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

True or False?

Complex sentences always contain a comma.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which compound sentence is correctly punctuated?

Select one of the following:

  • People are confusing; you can't tell what they'll do next.

  • The magician wasn't very good at slight of hand; nevertheless, he put on a good show.

  • We went to Disneyland in July, and we went to Knottsberry Farm in August.

  • All are punctuated correctly.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Which of the following complex sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

Select one of the following:

  • After we finish dinner, we cleaned up all the dishes.

  • She plans to visit her grandmother once she gets out of school.

  • The teacher who was from San Francisco didn't enjoy the cold weather.

  • All are punctuated correctly.

Explanation