Grammar Quiz: Sentence Structure

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

What punctuation mark should be added to the sentence 'Did it see us'?

Which sentence is a question?

How would you classify the sentence 'Go over to the window to see them'?

Which punctuation mark should be used to end the sentence 'This year’s fair will be the best ever'?

Identify the type of sentence: 'Help me look for them.'

What is the correct punctuation for the sentence 'Where are you going Amir'?

Which word is an interjection in the sentence 'Wow! You won the race!'?

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

What punctuation is needed at the end of the sentence: 'Where are the maps'

Which sentence is an example of an exclamatory statement?

Identify the command in the following options.

Which of the following is a declarative statement?

What punctuation should end the sentence: 'This is the best day ever'

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

Identify the type of sentence: 'Hey, don’t touch that.'

Sentence Structure and Types

A sentence fragment lacks a complete thought; e.g., "Underneath the apple tree" is a fragment.
Sentences can be categorized as statements, questions, commands, or exclamations based on their purpose.
Example of a command: "Go over to the window to see them."

Punctuation Rules

A question requires a question mark (?): "Did it see us?"
Exclamations conclude with an exclamation point (!): "This year’s fair will be the best ever!"
Direct address requires proper punctuation: "Thanks for the book, Ali."

Interjections

An interjection expresses emotion and stands alone; e.g., "Wow!" is the interjection in "Wow! You won the race!"

Punctuation Placement

Commas are used in direct address: "Hey, don’t touch that."
A question mark is needed as punctuation for direct questions: "Where are you going, Amir?"

Identifying Sentence Types

A statement declares or describes: "I had them in my backpack."
Example of an exclamation: "Carrots are my favorite vegetable!"
Commands instruct or request action: "Help me look for them."

Correcting Sentences

Rewriting a punctuated question to a statement does not use a question mark: "I asked my sister to wait for me."
Proper punctuation is essential to provide clarity and intent in sentences.

Summary of Sentence Functions

Statement: Provides information (e.g., "My heart is pounding like crazy.")
Question: Asks for information (e.g., "What were they looking at?")
Command: Directs someone to do something (e.g., "Help me look for them.")
Exclamation: Expresses strong emotion (e.g., "This is the best day ever!")

Test your knowledge on identifying sentence fragments, questions, and appropriate punctuation in this grammar quiz. Each question challenges your understanding of basic sentence structure. Perfect for students looking to sharpen their writing skills.