Exercises on Sentence Structure (True or False), Sentence Structure (Simple, Compound, Complex)Exercises

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Exercises on Sentence Structure

 

Sentence Structure Exercises – Practise Quiz Exercises (True or False) on Sentence Structure (Simple, Compound, Complex) 

 

Exercises on Sentence Structure – Sentences can be structured in different ways, comprising of dependent and independent clauses. This true or false exercise on sentence structure will help you gain confidence in the rules for identifying different sentence structures and to convert sentences into various different structures using conjunctions. So lets begin!

 

Identify whether the given are true or false-

1. A Simple sentence comprises of a dependent clause.
a.
b.

2. Dependent clauses are incomplete thoughts.
a.
b.

3. Independent clauses are also known as subordinate clauses.
a.
b.

4. A clause comprises of a subject but not a verb.
a.
b.

5. A compound sentence is made of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
a.
b.

6. Anirudh felt lonely but he wanted to stay. This is a simple sentence.
a.
b.

7. Taj Mahal, which is in India, was on top of her bucket list. In this sentence, ‘which is in India’ is the independent clause.
a.
b.

8. Radha is innocent so, she has appealed to the court. This is a simple sentence.
a.
b.

9. Radhika, who lives in England, was trying to call you. Here, there is no dependent clause.
a.
b.

10. A Complex sentence comprises of several independent and dependent clauses.
a.
b.

11. Ananya lives in Mumbai. This is a dependent clause.
a.
b.

12. Garima promised to buy me a movie ticket. This is a complex sentence.
a.
b.

13. Jai called to inform that he had fallen ill. This is a simple sentence.
a.
b.

14. Jaya is not keeping well, yet she decided to go to work. This is a simple sentence.
a.
b.

15. After you reach the airport, please inform us. This is a simple sentence.
a.
b.

16. My mother is sick so, my mother is going to the doctor. The combined sentence is correct.
a.
b.

17. Gunit called me yesterday and I was not able to answer her call. The conjunction used is incorrect.
a.
b.

18. Anil will book a cab for you. Anil will pick you up. The combined sentence is - Anil will book a acab for you and Anil will pick you up.
a.
b.

19. The following is a complex sentence - Nobody knew where to go, so we asked some random people for directions to the market.
a.
b.

20. You do not finish it. You will have to face the consequences. The right combined sentence is - Although you do not finish it, you will have to face the consequences.
a.
b.


 

Conclusion

With the help of this practice exercise on sentence structure, you will find a great improvement in your English grammar skills. We wish you the best for your exams!

 

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