Which of the following defines a simple sentence correctly?

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A sentence that consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a verb.

A sentence that consists of two independent clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction.

A sentence that contains two dependent clauses and no independent clause.

Which sentence below is an example of a complex sentence?

She studied hard for the final exam; however, she failed to get an A.

He loves reading books, and his sister prefers watching movies.

The students finished their assignments and handed them in on time.

What makes a compound sentence different from a simple sentence?

A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

A compound sentence has no verbs.

A compound sentence contains at least one dependent clause.

Which of the following best describes the sentence: "Although he studied all night, he didn't pass the test."?

It is a compound sentence with two independent clauses.

It is a sentence with no independent clauses.

It is a simple sentence with two verbs.

It is a complex sentence containing one dependent clause and one independent clause.

Which of the following is a correctly formed and punctuated complex sentence using 'while'?

While I was doing my homework, but my mother was cooking dinner.

While I was doing my homework, my mother was cooking dinner.

I was doing my homework, while, my mother was cooking dinner.

While was doing my homework, my mother cooking dinner.

Grammar Unit 5 Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success

Simple, compound, and complex sentences (review and extension)

(Câu đơn, câu ghép và câu phức – ôn tập và mở rộng)

- Một câu đơn gồm một mệnh đề độc lập.

Ví dụ: My brother didn’t apply for the job.

(Anh trai tôi đã không ứng tuyển công việc này.)

- Một câu ghép bao gồm hai hay nhiều mệnh đề độc lập được liên kết bởi một liên từ, ví dụ như and (và), but (nhưng), or (hoặc), nor (cũng không), yet (nhưng), so (vì vậy); một cặp liên từ ví dụ not only…but also (không những… mà còn); hoặc một trạng trừ liên kết ví dụ như as a result (kết quả là), moreover (hơn thế nữa), in fact (thật ra), on the other hand (mặt khác).

Ví dụ:

+ My brother didn’t apply for the job, but he was offered an apprenticeship.

(Anh trai tôi không xin việc nhưng được mời thực tập.)

+ Being a nurse is a very tiring job; moreover, you don’t earn a high salary.

(Làm y tá là một công việc rất mệt mỏi; hơn nữa, bạn không kiếm được mức lương cao.)

- Một câu phức bao gồm một hay nhiều mệnh đề độc lập và ít nhất một mệnh đề phụ thuộc được liên kết bởi một liên từ kết hợp ví dụ như when (khi), while (trong khi), because (bởi vì), although (mặc dù), if (nếu), so that (để mà).

Ví dụ:

+ When I was younger, I wanted to become a driver.

(Khi còn trẻ tôi muốn trở thành tài xế.)

+ Because my brother is often late for work, he is never promoted.

(Vì anh trai tôi thường xuyên đi làm muộn nên anh ấy không bao giờ được thăng chức.)

Trắc nghiệm ôn tập bài học

Làm bài tính điểm ngay

Cùng củng cố kiến thức với 15 câu hỏi dưới đây. Chọn “Làm bài ngay” để bắt đầu trả lời và chấm điểm.

Câu 1
Which of the following defines a simple sentence correctly?
1. A.
  A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
2. B.
  A sentence that consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a verb.
3. C.
  A sentence that consists of two independent clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction.
4. D.
  A sentence that contains two dependent clauses and no independent clause.
Câu 2
Identify the type of sentence for this example: "My brother didn’t apply for the job, but he was offered an apprenticeship."
1. A.
  Compound-complex sentence
2. B.
  Complex sentence
3. C.
  Compound sentence
4. D.
  Simple sentence
Câu 3
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence: "She wanted to buy a new laptop, _____ she didn't have enough money."
1. A.
  because
2. B.
  although
3. C.
  when
4. D.
  but
Câu 4
Which sentence below is an example of a complex sentence?
1. A.
  She studied hard for the final exam; however, she failed to get an A.
2. B.
  He loves reading books, and his sister prefers watching movies.
3. C.
  Because my brother is often late for work, he is never promoted.
4. D.
  The students finished their assignments and handed them in on time.
Câu 5
In the sentence "Being a nurse is a very tiring job; moreover, you don’t earn a high salary.", the word "moreover" functions as a(n) _____.
1. A.
  coordinating conjunction
2. B.
  prepositional phrase
3. C.
  subordinating conjunction
4. D.
  conjunctive adverb / transition
Câu 6
Identify the dependent clause in the complex sentence: "When I was younger, I wanted to become a driver."
1. A.
  When I was younger
2. B.
  I was younger, I wanted
3. C.
  I wanted to become a driver
4. D.
  wanted to become a driver
Câu 7
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank for a complex sentence: "_____ she missed the bus, she arrived late for the interview."
1. A.
  However
2. B.
  Because
3. C.
  But
4. D.
  And
Câu 8
Which of the following conjunctions can be used to form a compound sentence by joining two independent clauses?
1. A.
  because
2. B.
  although
3. C.
  so
4. D.
  while
Câu 9
Classify the following sentence structure: "The weather was extremely cold, so we decided to stay indoors."
1. A.
  Complex sentence
2. B.
  Compound sentence
3. C.
  Fragment sentence
4. D.
  Simple sentence
Câu 10
Which of the following is a correlative conjunction pair?
1. A.
  as well as
2. B.
  in addition to
3. C.
  not only... but also
4. D.
  on the other hand
Câu 11
What makes a compound sentence different from a simple sentence?
1. A.
  A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.
2. B.
  A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
3. C.
  A compound sentence has no verbs.
4. D.
  A compound sentence contains at least one dependent clause.
Câu 12
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: "Keep practicing hard _____ you can win the championship."
1. A.
  so that
2. B.
  and
3. C.
  moreover
4. D.
  but
Câu 13
Which of the following best describes the sentence: "Although he studied all night, he didn't pass the test."?
1. A.
  It is a compound sentence with two independent clauses.
2. B.
  It is a sentence with no independent clauses.
3. C.
  It is a simple sentence with two verbs.
4. D.
  It is a complex sentence containing one dependent clause and one independent clause.
Câu 14
Which punctuation mark is used before conjunctive adverbs like 'moreover' or 'however' when linking two independent clauses?
1. A.
  Semicolon
2. B.
  Colon
3. C.
  Comma
4. D.
  Period
Câu 15
Which of the following is a correctly formed and punctuated complex sentence using 'while'?
1. A.
  While I was doing my homework, but my mother was cooking dinner.
2. B.
  While I was doing my homework, my mother was cooking dinner.
3. C.
  I was doing my homework, while, my mother was cooking dinner.
4. D.
  While was doing my homework, my mother cooking dinner.