1Soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with local citizens.
Wrong!
A sentence that has only one clause is a simple sentence.
2There was a lot of frantic activity just before the royal visitors arrived.
Wrong!
A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.
3Do you remember the fragrance of lilacs after a rain?
Wrong!
A sentence that has only one clause is a simple sentence.
4A liking for flattery was one of his frailties.
Wrong!
A sentence that has only one clause is a simple sentence.
5Perhaps certain gifted persons can foretell the future.
Wrong!
A sentence that has only one clause is a simple sentence.
6Fold the napkins and put one by each plate.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
7The preacher said that one of the brothers had strayed from the fold.
Wrong!
A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.
8I hated the show but it has a large following.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
9He eluded his followers by crossing the river.
Wrong!
A sentence that has only one clause is a simple sentence.
10Who will follow the prime minister when he retires?
Wrong!
A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.
11The rains flooded the farmlands and destroyed all crops.
Wrong!
12The dinner party was a flop because the guest of honor didn’t show up.
Wrong!
A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with local citizens. Simple
- There was a lot of frantic activity just before the royal visitors arrived. Complex
- Do you remember the fragrance of lilacs after a rain? Simple
- A liking for flattery was one of his frailties. Simple
- Perhaps certain gifted persons can foretell the future. Simple
- Fold the napkins and put one by each plate. Compound
- The preacher said that one of the brothers had strayed from the fold. Complex
- I hated the show but it has a large following. Compound
- He eluded his followers by crossing the river. Simple
- Who will follow the prime minister when he retires? Complex
- The rains flooded the farmlands and destroyed all crops. Compound
- The dinner party was a flop because the guest of honor didn’t show up. Complex
