Multiple Choice Questions on Sentence Structure

MCQ on Sentence Structure

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1. What is the basic unit of sentence structure?
   1.   phrase
   2.   clause
   3.   word
   4.   sentence
2. What is the subject of a sentence?
   1.   The person or thing performing the action
   2.   The action being performed
   3.   The direct object of the action
   4.   The indirect object of the action
3. What is the predicate of a sentence?
   1.   The person or thing performing the action
   2.   The action being performed
   3.   The direct object of the action
   4.   The indirect object of the action
4. What is a phrase in sentence structure?
   1.   A group of words that includes a subject and a verb
   2.   A group of words that does not include a subject and a verb
   3.   A group of words that always functions as a complete sentence
   4.   A group of words that includes a subject but not a verb
5. What is a clause in sentence structure?
   1.   A group of words that includes a subject and a verb
   2.   A group of words that does not include a subject and a verb
   3.   A group of words that always functions as a complete sentence
   4.   A group of words that includes a subject but not a verb
6. What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
   1.   An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot
   2.   An independent clause always comes before a dependent clause
   3.   A dependent clause always comes before an independent clause
   4.   An independent clause is always shorter than a dependent clause
7. What is a simple sentence?
   1.   A sentence that contains only one clause
   2.   A sentence that contains two or more clauses
   3.   A sentence that contains a subject and a verb, but no object
   4.   A sentence that contains an object, but no subject
8. What is a compound sentence?
   1.   A sentence that contains only one clause
   2.   A sentence that contains two or more clauses
   3.   A sentence that contains a subject and a verb, but no object
   4.   A sentence that contains an object, but no subject
9. What is a complex sentence?
   1.   A sentence that contains only one clause
   2.   A sentence that contains two or more clauses
   3.   A sentence that contains a subject and a verb, but no object
   4.   A sentence that contains an object, but no subject
10. What is a compound-complex sentence?
    1.   A sentence that contains only one clause
    2.   A sentence that contains two or more clauses
    3.   A sentence that contains a subject and a verb, but no object
    4.   A sentence that contains an object, but no subject
11. What is a coordinating conjunction?
    1.   A conjunction that connects independent clauses
    2.   A conjunction that connects dependent clauses
    3.   A conjunction that connects a subject and a verb
    4.   A conjunction that connects an object and a verb
12. Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between a complex and a compound sentence?
    1.   A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.
    2.   A complex sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a compound sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
    3.   A complex sentence and a compound sentence are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
    4.   A complex sentence has one subject and one verb, while a compound sentence has more than one subject and more than one verb.
13. Which of the following statements accurately describes the importance of knowing sentence structure?
    1.   Knowing sentence structure is not important as long as the words are in the correct order.
    2.   Understanding sentence structure can help you to communicate more clearly and effectively.
    3.   Sentence structure only matters in formal writing, but not in informal communication.
    4.   Sentence structure is irrelevant if you have good grammar skills.

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