ENGLISH WEEK 2 - TYPES OF SENTENCES

Question 1

This makes a statement or asks a question that can act as a complete sentence.

Answer 1

Independent clause

Question 2

This cannot act as a complete sentence because it begins with a subordinating word, such as when, because, if,
whoever, etc.

Answer 2

Dependent clause

Question 3

This sentence consists of one independent clause.

Answer 3

Simple Sentence

Question 4

The sentence “I like coffee.” is an example of:

Answer 4

Simple Sentence

Question 5

is two (or more) independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

Answer 5

Compound sentence

Question 6

The sentence “I like coffee and Mary likes tea.” is an example of:

Answer 6

Compound Sentence

Question 7

consists of an independent clause
plus a dependent clause.

Answer 7

Complex Sentence

Question 8

The sentence “We missed our plane because we were late.” is an example of:

Answer 8

Complex Sentence

Question 9

is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.

Answer 9

Compound-Complex Sentence

Question 10

The sentence “Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he
rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very
much.” is an example of:

Answer 10

Compound-Complex Sentence