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Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Given below are a pair of independent clauses in each option, choose the appropriate pair which can be joined together by the cumulative conjunction 'and' (to form a compound sentence):

  1. John went to watch the match with his friends. Rose wanted to go with John.

  2. It is time for dinner. We shall leave aside our work.

  3. I love playing video games. I love watching television.

  4. Danesh wanted to go to a restaurant. Roma wanted to eat at home.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. By copulative compound sentences, we refer to those clauses which are mere additions to each other, as a part of a whole sentence. They do not affect each other in terms of meaning. Conjunctions that add such clauses include also, and, too and so on.

From the options, C contains sentences which do not show any relation between them, hence the copulative conjunction "and" can be used to connect them as one sentence. So option C is correct. Options A and D express a contrast while option B expresses an inference. These options express a relation between the clauses. They are not additions to each other. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Choose the sentence that is made up of Illative clause:

  1. There's a lot of pending work, so I shall stay back and finish it.

  2. Since Max has decided to take the kids out, I will enjoy being alone at home.

  3. Sheldon decided to take the day off and go to the beach.

  4. I will agree to partner with you, provided that I get equal shares of the company.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Illative compound sentences contain clauses where one is inferred or deduced from another; for example, "There's someone in the hall for the light is on", where "for" is an Illative conjunction. From the given options, A contains Illative clauses, as "I shall stay back and finish it" is concluded or inferred from the clause "There's a lot of pending work". Hence A is correct. Option B is a complex sentence, which expresses reason and not inference, whereas the required sentence must be compound. Hence B is incorrect. In C, the sentence contains a copulative clause (using the conjunction "and") that gives additional information while D is a complex sentence that is conditional in nature. Hence options C and D are also incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Choose the option that contains a simple sentence:

  1. They asked him how he got the injury but he shrugged it off by saying he fell down.

  2. Bulls fight.

  3. Before man, there were dinosaurs.

  4. You win or you learn.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A simple sentence is made up of only one clause, with one subject and one verb. When the verb is transitive, i.e. an action verb, it does not require an object. In that case, a sentence can stand alone without the object. From the options, B contains a simple sentence, with the subject "Bulls" and the action verb "fight", hence B is the correct option. Options A and D contain a compound sentence with two independent clauses. Option C contains a complex sentence, hence A, C and D are incorrect. (In C, 'before man' is an elliptical sentence, the verb is implied by meaning in the clause that follows.)

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I looked at every corner of the house and every possible hiding place, but there was no sign of Sunita.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Complex Sentence

  3. Compound Sentence

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of independent clauses, i.e., both clauses can stand as complete sentences. They use a coordinating conjunction to combine the clauses. The given sentence contains independent clauses "I looked at every corner... hiding place" and "there was no sign of Sunita" which are combined using the coordinating conjunction "but". Hence it is a compound sentence and option C is correct. A simple sentence contains only one clause and a complex sentence contains a dependent and an independent clause. Hence options A and B are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer lies in C.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Given below are compound sentences, choose the option that expresses a contrast in meaning:

  1. I reached home and directly went for a shower.

  2. Neither did I go to the gym nor did I go for a swim.

  3. We're given only compound sentences whereas the question asks for a simple sentence.

  4. Stand up for yourself, for no one else will.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Adversative compound sentences contain two ideas that contrast each other in meaning. The conjunctions used in such sentences include but, yet, still and so on. In option C the ideas "we're given only compound sentences" and "the question asks for a simple sentence" contrast each other, hence option C is correct. Option A expresses an addition, i.e., the ideas are merely connected, they are not related, hence A is incorrect. Option B expresses two alternatives in the negative and option D expresses inference. Hence they are not adversative and options B and D are incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

There are a pair of clauses in each option. Choose the appropriate pair that can be combined with the help of the conjunction 'otherwise' :

  1. Snow began to fall. The roads were blocked.

  2. You must leave early. You will get late for your interview.

  3. It was a cloudy day. It didn't rain.

  4. I gave my interview today. I will wait for the GM to call back.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Alternative compound sentences express a choice between two alternatives. Option B presents two alternate ideas, where one is the possible outcome of the other, hence 'otherwise' can connect these together and option B is correct. Option A does not present two alternate ideas, but states the events "snow...fall" and "roads...blocked" that happened one after the other, the latter being the result. Hence A is incorrect. Option C expresses two contrasting ideas and Option D contains two unrelated statements, that do not influence one another. Hence C and D are incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Identify which of these is a complex sentence:

  1. Sarah is better at Physics than I am.

  2. Ganesh took the keys and went for a midnight drive.

  3. It is raining cats and dogs today.

  4. Mother has baked us some chocolate chip cookies.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A complex sentence is made up of two or more clauses, where at least one of them should be independent, i.e., complete in meaning. The other clause(s) should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. In option A, one clause "than I am" is dependent on the main clause "Sarah is better at Physics" for its full meaning. Hence A is a complex sentence. In B, the sentence is compound, as both the clauses are independent, "Ganesh took the keys" and "(Ganesh) went for a midnight drive". They are connected by the coordinating conjunction "and". Hence B is incorrect. Option C is a simple sentence, it contains one clause, hence it's the incorrect option. Option D is also a simple sentence, with one clause in it, hence D is also incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Choose the option which contains main clauses of the alternative type:

  1. Neither has she completed her assignment nor has she come to school today.

  2. Karina needs to finish her work before she leaves for a holiday.

  3. I bathed my dog and fed him with some of his favourite food.

  4. Take your medicines regularly lest you should fall sick again.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Alternative compound sentences express a choice between two alternatives. From the options given, A contains an alternative compound sentence in the negative sense; "neither...nor" is used when there are two alternate ideas and none are chosen. Hence A is correct. Option B is a complex sentence and does not present alternatives. It is spoken in the context of time ("before she leaves"), hence B is incorrect. Option C contains a cumulative compound sentence and option D is a complex sentence expressing a purpose. Hence options C and D are incorrect.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I have never seen an entity apart from the living, therefore I do not believe in the paranormal and the unexplainable.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Compound Sentence

  3. Complex Sentence

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of independent clauses, i.e., both clauses can stand as complete sentences. They use a coordinating conjunction to combine the clauses. The given sentence is made up of independent clauses, "I have never seen..." and "I do not believe..." which are combined using the coordinating conjunction "therefore". Hence it is a compound sentence and option B is correct. A simple sentence requires only one main clause and a complex sentence contains at least one independent and one dependent clause. Hence options A and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in B.

Multiple choice types of sentences sentences english

Given below are a pair of clauses in each option, choose the appropriate pair which can be joined together by the adversative conjunction 'whereas':

  1. You must obey me. You must resign.

  2. She is kind and helpful. Her sister is the opposite.

  3. Tanya will join us for the movie. Tanya will join us for dinner.

  4. She is studying hard. She will pass with distinction.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. Adversative compound sentences contain two ideas that contrast each other in meaning. The conjunctions used in such sentences include but, yet, still, whereas and so on. Option B contains two contrasting ideas, one sister is "kind and helpful", the other "is the opposite", hence B is the most suitable option.  

Option A contains a choice between two alternatives, hence it isn't the correct option. Option C contains two sentences that are not connected by meaning, hence they are not adversative in nature and it's incorrect. Option D expresses inference, where one idea seems to be deduced from another, hence D is also incorrect.