1The boys drew lots to determine who would get to play first.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "who would get to play first" is a dependent clause.
2The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
3He is lonely because his wife is out of town this weekend.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "because his wife is out of town this weekend" is a dependent clause.
4Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
5He decided to wind up his business and start fresh.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because "to wind up his business and start fresh" is not an independent clause.
6Many people feel listless on rainy days.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
7He is from a family of illustrious lineage.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
8He became rich through wise investments.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
9A howl of protest went up when the voting was announced.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "when the voting was announced" is a dependent clause.
10The helicopter hovered over the house.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
11I don't know what I should do now.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "what I should do now" is a dependent noun clause.
12This is very strong punch, so watch your step.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Compound sentence" because two independent clauses are joined by "so".
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The boys drew lots to determine who would get to play first. — Complex sentence
- The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience. — Simple sentence
- He is lonely because his wife is out of town this weekend. — Complex sentence
- Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening. — Simple sentence
- He decided to wind up his business and start fresh. — Simple sentence
- Many people feel listless on rainy days. — Simple sentence
- He is from a family of illustrious lineage. — Simple sentence
- He became rich through wise investments. — Simple sentence
- A howl of protest went up when the voting was announced. — Complex sentence
- The helicopter hovered over the house. — Simple sentence
- I don’t know what I should do now. — Complex sentence
- This is very strong punch, so watch your step. — Compound sentence
1The boys drew lots to determine who would get to play first.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "who would get to play first" is a dependent clause.
2The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
3He is lonely because his wife is out of town this weekend.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "because his wife is out of town this weekend" is a dependent clause.
4Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
5He decided to wind up his business and start fresh.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because "to wind up his business and start fresh" is not an independent clause.
6Many people feel listless on rainy days.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
7He is from a family of illustrious lineage.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
8He became rich through wise investments.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
9A howl of protest went up when the voting was announced.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "when the voting was announced" is a dependent clause.
10The helicopter hovered over the house.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one independent clause.
11I don't know what I should do now.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "what I should do now" is a dependent noun clause.
12This is very strong punch, so watch your step.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Compound sentence" because two independent clauses are joined by "so".
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The boys drew lots to determine who would get to play first. — Complex sentence
- The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience. — Simple sentence
- He is lonely because his wife is out of town this weekend. — Complex sentence
- Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening. — Simple sentence
- He decided to wind up his business and start fresh. — Simple sentence
- Many people feel listless on rainy days. — Simple sentence
- He is from a family of illustrious lineage. — Simple sentence
- He became rich through wise investments. — Simple sentence
- A howl of protest went up when the voting was announced. — Complex sentence
- The helicopter hovered over the house. — Simple sentence
- I don’t know what I should do now. — Complex sentence
- This is very strong punch, so watch your step. — Compound sentence
