15 Questions
What is the best way to determine if a sentence has more than one independent clause?
See if it has more than one subject and verb.
In the sentence 'Jack and Jill went up the hill,' how many independent clauses are there?
One
Which type of sentence has two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction?
Compound sentence
What is a common characteristic of simple sentences?
They contain only one verb.
How can you identify a compound sentence?
It contains two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
'Jack went up the front of the hill, and Jill went up the side of the hill.'
What is the key difference between a simple and a compound sentence?
The number of independent clauses.
What type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
Complex sentence
In the sentence 'Jack fell down the hill because he tripped on a rock,' what is the independent clause?
Jack fell down the hill
Which type of sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses?
Compound-complex sentence
When should you use a simple sentence according to the text?
When introducing a new concept, idea, or character
Why does a compound-complex sentence become the best choice according to the text?
To help the reader understand multiple characters or ideas simultaneously
In 'Jack and Jill are going up the front of the hill,' identify the verb phrase.
'are going up'
'Jill fell down the hill when she heard Jack scream.' In this sentence, what are the dependent clauses?
'Jill fell down the hill' and 'when she heard Jack scream.'
'Choosing a Sentence Structure' according to the text should be based on what?
What your audience knows about the topic
Learn how to enhance your writing skills by mastering sentence structure in English. Gain insights into different types of sentences commonly used in English language writing.
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