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1Which of the following defines a simple sentence?
A)Only one subject-verb combination
B)Only one verb
C)Only one dependent clause
D)Only one subject



2In a complex sentence, the dependent statement can occur
A)at the end of the sentence, after a semi-colon.
B)at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a semi-colon.
C)at the end of the sentence, after a colon.
D)at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a comma.



3Unless Fred comes to the door, the dog can’t come in.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



4Maria is an extremely good mother.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



5Black bears are bigger than they look on television, and they are much faster.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



6Pot roast should be cooked for a long time at a low simmer.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



7The pile of books started to sway as the child made repeated attempts to reach the one on top.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



8Surfing and reading are two of my hobbies.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



9I like to paint, but I also enjoy drawing.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



10Leo biked and hiked his way through Europe last summer.
A)Simple
B)Compound
C)Complex



11A compound sentence is made up of two or more complete thoughts, joined with a conjunction.



12Every complex sentence contains a conjunction.







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