Sentence Structure Quiz (20 Questions)

Key Terms for Today:
• Simple: A simple sentence contains one independent clause.
• Compound: A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinator.
• Complex: A complex sentence has one independent and at least one dependent clause.
• Run-on: A run-on sentence incorrectly smashes two independent clauses together without proper punctuation.

1. "The cat napped on the sunny windowsill."

2. "I wanted to go for a run but it started to rain heavily."

3. "Because the alarm didn't go off, I was late for school."

4. "The dogs barked all night the neighbors were very angry."

5. "Although she was tired, she finished her homework."

6. "We went to the beach and we swam in the ocean."

7. "My brother loves playing basketball he practices every single day."

8. "The tall, green trees swayed gently in the strong breeze."

9. "After the movie ended, we went out for pizza."

10. "I forgot my lunch at home I had to buy a sandwich at the canteen."

11. "The sun set behind the hills, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange."

12. "She likes to read books but her brother prefers playing video games."

13. "Whenever I hear that song, I remember our school trip to Adelaide."

14. "The kangaroo hopped across the road the cars had to stop quickly."

15. "A fierce storm rolled in from the coast."

16. "I will make dinner if you wash the dishes."

17. "He studied hard for the test so he earned a top grade."

18. "The internet went down I couldn't finish my assignment on time."

19. "While the teacher explained the lesson, the students took detailed notes."

20. "We can go to the oval or we can play a board game inside."