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Identify and Create Sentence Types

Part 1: Multiple Choice (4 marks)


Identify the type of sentence.
1. She ran to the store, but it was closed when she arrived.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex
2. The dog barked all night.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex
3. Because I woke up late, I missed the bus.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex
4. He read the book, and she watched TV while they waited for dinner.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

Part 2: Sentence Construction (4 marks)


1. Write one simple sentence about your favorite activity.
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2. Write a compound sentence using the conjunction "but."


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3. Write a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "because."


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4. Write a compound-complex sentence about your school day, using the subordinating conjunction
"although."
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Part 3: Sentence Correction (4 marks)


Each sentence below is incomplete or incorrect. Fix it to match the correct sentence type indicated.

1. (Simple Sentence) I eating pizza for lunch.


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2. (Compound Sentence) I wanted to watch the movie I had homework.


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3. (Complex Sentence) I stayed home I was sick.


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4. (Compound-Complex Sentence) I like to play soccer, but I don't like to swim when it's cold.

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Part 4: True or False (4 marks)


Determine whether the following statements are true or false.
1. A simple sentence has more than one independent clause. (True/False)
2. A compound sentence can have a dependent clause. (True/False)
3. A complex sentence always has a subordinating conjunction like "because" or "although."
(True/False)
4. A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
(True/False)

Part 5: Sentence Identification (8 marks)


Read the following sentences and identify if each one is a Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-
Complex sentence.

1. Although it was late, I decided to finish my project. _____________________________________

2. I like to swim, and I often go to the pool on weekends. __________________________________

3. We visited the museum, but it was closed, so we went to the park instead. _________________

4. She loves reading books about history. _______________________________________________

5. If you practice regularly, you will become better, and you’ll feel more confident. _____________

6. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. ________________________________________

7. He stayed up late because he wanted to watch the match. ________________________________

8. I wanted to go to the beach, but my car broke down. _____________________________________

1 mark for neatness, and handwriting. Good luck 


Definitions and Examples of different types of Sentences:

 Simple Sentence: A sentence with one independent clause.


Example: I like ice cream.
 Compound Sentence: A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction
(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Example: I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
 Complex Sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Example: Although I was tired, I finished my homework.
 Compound-Complex Sentence: A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one
dependent clause.
Example: Although it was raining, we went to the park, and we had a great time.

Answer Key
 Part 1:
1. b) Compound
2. a) Simple
3. c) Complex
4. d) Compound-Complex
 Part 2: (Answers may vary)
1. I like to read.
2. I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
3. I went to bed early because I was tired.
4. Although it was raining, I went to school, and I finished my project.
 Part 3:
1. I am eating pizza for lunch.
2. I wanted to watch the movie, but I had homework.
3. I stayed home because I was sick.
4. I like to play soccer, but I don't like to swim when it's cold.
 Part 4:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
 Part 5:
1. Complex
2. Compound
3. Compound-Complex
4. Simple
5. Compound-Complex
6. Compound
7. Complex
8. Compound

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