Master Simple Sentences: A Comprehensive Guide for Further Education

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence that has one independent clause?

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The boy ran down the street.

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The car was red and had a black convertible top.

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Although she was tired, she decided to go for a walk.

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He likes to read, but he also enjoys watching movies.

Question 2

In the sentence 'The dog barked at the mailman', what is the independent clause?

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The dog barked

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at the mailman

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The dog

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The mailman

Question 3

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

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The car was speeding down the road, it was a blur.

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The student studied for the test and passed with flying colors.

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The teacher lectured on grammar, and the students took notes.

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The rain was pouring and the wind was howling.

Question 4

In the sentence 'The children played in the park', what is the subject?

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children

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played

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park

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The

Question 5

What type of punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Semicolon

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Period

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Comma

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Colon

Question 6

What is the main purpose of using simple sentences?

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To make a direct statement or express a simple thought

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To convey complex ideas

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To create a specific tone or mood

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To ask a question

Question 7

What is the primary difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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Simple sentences have one independent clause, while compound sentences have two or more independent clauses.

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Compound sentences have one independent clause, while simple sentences have two or more independent clauses.

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Simple sentences are generally shorter than compound sentences.

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Compound sentences are always more complex than simple sentences.

Question 8

Identify the simple sentence among the following options:

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The dog barked.

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As the dog barked, the cat scurried away.

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Although the dog barked persistently, the cat remained unfazed.

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The enthusiastic dog, barking fervently, attracted attention.

Question 9

In the sentence 'The boy kicked the ball', what is the subject?

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boy

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kicked

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ball

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The

Question 10

Which part of the sentence 'The cat slept on the couch' is the predicate?

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slept on the couch

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The

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cat

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slept

Question 11

Which sentence below is a complete simple sentence?

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The old man sat by the window.

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The

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Sipping his tea

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For he was lonely

Question 12

Which sentence type is NOT considered a simple sentence?

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Compound sentence

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Declarative sentence

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Interrogative sentence

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Exclamatory sentence

Question 13

Which sentence below demonstrates a compound predicate?

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The boy ran and jumped.

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The boy ran with his friends.

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The boy ran quickly.

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The boy ran to the store.

Question 14

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

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Since it was raining, we decided to stay home.

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It was raining.

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We stayed home.

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The rain was heavy.

Question 15

Identify the subject in the sentence: The boy踢s the ball.

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The boy

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Ball

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踢s

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The ball

Question 16

Which type of verb is used in the sentence: The students **are** studying for their exam?

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Linking verb

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Intransitive verb

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Action verb

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Transitive verb

Question 17

Identify the direct object in the sentence: The teacher assigned homework to the class.

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Homework

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Teacher

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Class

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Assigned

Question 18

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simple sentence?

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The cat slept on the rug.

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While the students studied, the teacher explained the lesson.

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I visited the store and purchased groceries.

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The book, penned by a renowned author, is highly acclaimed.

Question 19

Identify the verb in the sentence: The children played in the park.

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Played

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Children

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Park

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In

Question 20

Which of the following modifiers is used to describe the subject in the sentence: The **tall** man walked down the street?

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Tall

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Down

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Street

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Walked

Question 21

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: The students sat around the table.

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Around the table

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Students

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Table

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Sat

Question 22

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?

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The ball was hit by the player.

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The ball hit the player.

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The player was hitting the ball.

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The player hit the ball.

Question 23

Identify the type of clause in the sentence: I will go to the store if I have time.

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Dependent clause

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Independent clause

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Adjective clause

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Noun clause

Question 24

In the sentence 'The students studied for their test', which of the following describes the relationship between the subject and the predicate?

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The subject and the predicate describe an action or state of being.

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The subject performs the action on the object.

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The subject receives the action from the object.

Question 25

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

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The cat napped on the rug.

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The boy ran to the store and bought a new toy.

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If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.

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Walking down the street, the man saw a dog.

Question 26

Which characteristic does NOT apply to simple sentences?

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May include subordinate clauses

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Expresses a complete thought

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Contains only one independent clause

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Always has a subject

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a simple sentence?

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The woman, who teaches English, is brilliant.

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The cat jumped on the table.

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The boy is running.

Question 28

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The children were playing in the park'.

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children

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park

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were playing

Question 29

Which of the following is the predicate in the sentence: 'The tall man walked slowly down the street.'?

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walked slowly down the street

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slowly

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tall

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man

Question 30

Which sentence contains a direct object?

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The students read the books.

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The dog barked.

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The teacher spoke loudly.

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The children played outside.

Question 31

Which sentence uses an indirect object?

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The teacher gave the students a test.

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The girl ate lunch.

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The boy threw the ball.

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The car stopped quickly.

Question 32

Select the sentence that is a complete thought and can stand alone.

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The children are laughing joyfully.

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Laughing joyfully

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Are laughing?

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The children

Question 33

Which sentence uses a singular verb?

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The boy is sleeping soundly.

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The teachers are teaching enthusiastically.

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The children are playing outside.

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The dogs are barking loudly.

Question 34

Identify the sentence that is written in the past tense.

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The students studied diligently for the test.

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The students will study diligently for the test.

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The students are studying diligently for the test.

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The students study diligently for the test.

Question 35

Which sentence is an interrogative sentence?

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Did the teacher assign homework?

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The teacher assigned homework.

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Teacher, assign homework.

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The homework was assigned.

Question 36

Select the sentence that is an exclamatory sentence.

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Wow, that was an amazing performance!

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The audience gave a standing ovation.

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The performance was amazing.

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I can't believe the performance was so good.

Question 37

Identify the sentence that is a simple sentence.

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The boy plays soccer.

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The boy, who is tall, plays soccer.

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Because the boy is tall, he plays soccer.

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The boy plays soccer, and the girl runs track.

Question 38

In a simple sentence, which part identifies the entity performing the action or state of being?

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Subject

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Object

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Predicate

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Complement

Question 39

Identify the predicate in the sentence: The girl sings sweetly.

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sings sweetly

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The girl

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sweetly

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sings

Question 40

Which sentence features a compound subject?

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The cat and the dog played together.

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The ball was kicked by the energetic boy.

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The dog, who was friendly, chased the ball.

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The playful cat played outside.

Question 41

Which sentence expresses a complete thought?

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The teacher explained the lesson.

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Explained the lesson

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The teacher

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While the teacher was explaining

Question 42

Which sentence is an example of a declarative sentence?

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The weather is beautiful today.

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What a beautiful day!

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Is the weather nice?

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Can you close the door, please?

Question 43

Which characteristic is unique to simple sentences?

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Contains only one independent clause

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Employs intricate sentence structure

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Conveys complex ideas

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Includes multiple dependent clauses

Question 44

Identify the subject in the sentence: The students studied for the test.

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The students

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for the test

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studied

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test

Question 45

Which of the following is not a type of simple sentence?

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Compound sentence

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Imperative sentence

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Interrogative sentence

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Declarative sentence

Question 46

Identify the sentence that is a grammatically correct simple sentence.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Because the dog is brown, it barks loudly.

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The dog barks loudly and the cat meows softly.

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The dog, which is brown, barks loudly.

Question 47

In the sentence "The old man walked slowly down the street," what is the subject?

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The old man

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Slowly

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Down the street

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Walked

Question 48

Which part of the sentence "The children played in the park." is the predicate?

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played in the park

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The children

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In the park

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Played

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a simple sentence?

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Contains multiple independent clauses

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Expresses a complete thought

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Has a subject and a predicate

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Is the most basic sentence structure

Question 50

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

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Because the dog was barking

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The old man walked slowly.

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The children played in the park.

Question 51

Identify the sentence that is a run-on sentence:

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The dog barked the cat ran away.

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The old man walked slowly down the street.

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The dog barked loudly.

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The cat sat on the mat and the dog chased a ball.

Question 52

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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The cat sat on the mat because it was tired.

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The dog barked loudly.

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The cat sat on the mat and the dog chased a ball.

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The old man walked slowly down the street.

Question 53

Which sentence is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

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The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away because it was scared.

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The dog barked loudly.

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The cat sat on the mat and the dog chased a ball.