Lesson 7.4 Grammar – Simple, Complex and Compound Sentences

Q1. A simple sentence must contain two independent clauses.

True False

Q2. Which conjunction commonly gives a reason?

because or and but

Q3. Which sentence is complex?

He came, and he sat. He came after the meeting ended. He came and sat. He came; he sat.

Q4. “The boy ran home.” contains ___.

one independent clause two independent clauses one subordinate clause only two subordinate clauses

Q5. Which conjunction commonly introduces a reason clause?

Because And Or But

Q6. Which coordinating conjunction can show contrast?

and but or so

Q7. Which sentence is compound?

If you call, I will answer. Call me when you arrive. I called, but nobody answered. After calling, I waited.

Q8. Which is a coordinating conjunction?

because although and when

Q9. A sentence with two independent clauses joined by “and” is usually ___.

simple compound complex fragment

Q10. Which is a complex sentence?

I stayed home because it rained. I stayed home and watched TV. I stayed home. Stay home.