Sentence Construction: examples and MCQs

Sentence Construction:

1. Subject and Predicate:

• A sentence needs a subject (who or what) and a predicate (what the subject is doing).

Example: The cat (subject) is sleeping (predicate).

2. Simple Sentences:

• Consist of one independent clause (subject + predicate).

Example: She reads books.

3. Compound Sentences:

• Combine two independent clauses with a conjunction (and, but, or).

Example: She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.

4. Complex Sentences:

• Include one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Example: While studying, she listened to music.

5. Punctuation:

• Use punctuation marks (periods, commas, question marks, etc.) for clarity.

Example: I love cooking; it's relaxing.

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is essential for a sentence?

• A. Punctuation

• B. Subject and Predicate

• C. Conjunctions

• D. Adjectives

Answer: B

2. What type of sentence consists of one independent clause?

• A. Simple

• B. Compound

• C. Complex

• D. Compound-Complex

Answer: A

3. How are two independent clauses connected in a compound sentence?

• A. With a semicolon

• B. With a comma and a conjunction

• C. With a period

• D. All of the above

Answer: D

4. What type of sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

• A. Simple

• B. Compound

• C. Complex

• D. Compound-Complex

Answer: C

5. Which punctuation mark is used to connect closely related independent clauses?

• A. Period

• B. Comma

• C. Semicolon

• D. Exclamation mark

Answer: C

6. What does a complex sentence contain?

• A. Two independent clauses

• B. One independent clause and one dependent clause

• C. Multiple dependent clauses

• D. Only a subject

Answer: B

7. What is important for clarity in sentences?

• A. Subject and Predicate

• B. Punctuation

• C. Conjunctions

• D. Dependent clauses

Answer: B

8. How is a dependent clause different from an independent clause?

• A. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• B. It always begins with a conjunction.

• C. It must have a complex structure.

• D. It has no subject.

Answer: A

9. In "She likes tea, but he prefers coffee," what type of sentence is it?

• A. Simple

• B. Compound

• C. Complex

• D. Compound-Complex

Answer: B

10. What is a simple sentence made up of?

• A. One subject

• B. One predicate

• C. One independent clause

• D. All of the above

Answer: D