Forms and Functions of Sentences Quiz

Functions of a Sentence

• Identifying a function that does not pertain to sentence use is essential to understanding sentence structure.
• Common functions include stating facts, asking questions, making commands, and expressing emotions.

Types of Sentences

• Simple sentences must have at least one independent clause.
• Compound sentences consist of two or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.
• Complex sentences feature one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Compound-Complex Sentences

• Must contain at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
• This structure allows for nuanced and detailed expression in writing.

Joining Methods in Compound Sentences

• Use coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect independent clauses.
• Semicolons can also be employed to link closely related independent clauses.

Expressive Sentences

• Exclamatory sentences are used to convey strong emotions or exclamations.
• These sentences often end with exclamation marks to emphasize intensity.

Test your knowledge of the forms and functions of sentences with this quiz. Explore declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory functions, as well as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex forms.