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Types of sentences - class-IX

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Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

His shirt was bright orange.

  1. Compound

  2. Simple

  3. Complex - subordinate adjective clause

  4. Complex - subordinate noun clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is only one finite verb in the given sentence and, by extension,  only one clause. Thus, the sentence cannot  be a complex or a compound sentence. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The plastic bags were thin and green.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - subordinate adjective clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adverb clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is only one finite verb in the given sentence and, by extension, only one clause. Thus,it is not a complex or a compound sentence. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The children strolled through the meadow.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  4. Complex - subordinate noun clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is only one finite verb in the given sentence. Thus, there is only clause, so, it cannot be a complex or compound sentence. Hence, Option A id the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

His blue shirt hung sideways on the door.

  1. Simple

  2. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  3. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  4. Compound


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence has only one finite verb and, by extension, only one clause. Therefore, it cannot be a complex or compound sentence. Thus, Option A is the correct answer. 

Identify the type of sentence from the options given below:
He left.

  1. Phrase

  2. Compound sentence

  3. Complex sentence

  4. Simple sentence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. There is only one finite verb. Thus, there is only one clause. So, it cannot be a compound or a complex sentence. Though the sentence is small, it does indeed contain a verb and makes complete sense, which does not make it a phrase. Therefore, Options A,B and C are all incorrect. 

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I heard about the huge fight between Neal and Richa outside the mall yesterday.

  1. Simple sentence

  2. Compound sentence

  3. Complex sentence

  4. Clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer. Though there is a conjunction between the two names mentioned in the sentence, there is only one finite verb is the sentence and, thus, only one clause. Thus, Options B,C and D are all incorrect. 

Identify the dependent/subordinate clause in the following sentence:
You may stand wherever you like.

  1. You may stand

  2. may stand

  3. may stand wherever you like

  4. wherever you like


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “wherever you like” is dependent on “You may stand”. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify which of these options is a sentence:

  1. She cooks.

  2. Cleaning the dishes.

  3. After she came home from work.

  4. Went to college.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of a subject and verb; an object may or may not be present in the sentence. (It depends on the nature of the verb.) Without the subject or verb, the words become a phrase. Option A contains the subject "She" and verb "cooks", hence it is a simple sentence and A is correct. Option B does not have a subject nor a verb, it's a phrase. Option C is a subordinate clause, containing the subordinator "after"; the clause is not a sentence as it's dependent, i.e., it isn't complete in meaning. Option D lacks the subject, so it's not a sentence. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.

Choose the appropriate option that contains a simple sentence, made from the words given below:
John, had, taken, the day off, even though, he, got, an urgent call, from work

  1. John had taken the day off.

  2. Even though John had taken the day off.

  3. John got an urgent call from work even though he had taken the day off.

  4. John he got an urgent call from work.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of only one clause, containing one subject and one verb. From the given options, A contains one clause, with one subject "John", one verb "had taken" and one object "the day off". Hence it is a simple sentence and option A is correct. Option B starts with a subordinating conjunction which makes the clause dependent. Dependent clauses are incomplete in meaning whereas a simple sentence is an independent clause, complete in meaning. Hence option B is incorrect. The sentence in C is a complex sentence made up of an independent clause "John got an urgent call from work" and a dependent clause "even though he had taken the day off" hence C is incorrect. Option D is grammatically incorrect, the subject John cannot be followed by a pronoun, as pronouns replace the nouns (here, the subject).

Given below are a pair of clauses in each option. Choose the appropriate pair which can be joined together by the cumulative correlative conjunction 'not only...but also':

  1. She passed the examination. She received a scholarship.

  2. She was confused. She made the right decision.

  3. They don't have any money. They're content and happy.

  4. She didn't take her work lightly. She reached great heights.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses. (Independent clauses can stand as complete sentences on their own). By copulative compound sentences, we mean that the clauses are merely connected together. They do not express any relation between one another, like that of alternative or inference-based sentences.
Conjunctions that add such clauses include also, and, too, etc.,. From the options, the sentences in A express two unrelated actions and are hence, unconnected in terms of meaning. Hence it is the most suitable option and A is right. ("Not only...but also" lays emphasis on the latter clause, besides connecting the sentences.)
The complete sentence that is formed is: She not only passed the examination, but also received a scholarship.
Option B expresses a contrast between the two ideas.
Similarly, option C expresses a contrast, the general idea being that money makes you happy.
Option D is inference based, where one action results in an outcome that is expressed in the latter clause "reached great heights". Since these sentences express a relation between one another, and cannot merely connect with each other, options B, C and D are incorrect.

Choose the appropriate option that contains a simple sentence, made from the words given below:
My car, on the way here, broke down, so, I, had, for a taxi, to look around

  1. My car on the way here.

  2. My car broke down on the way here.

  3. So I had to look around for a taxi.

  4. My car broke down, so I had to look around for a taxi.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A simple sentence is consists of a single subject and a verb. From the given options, B contains a simple sentence made up of one subject "My car" and one verb "broke down". Hence B is correct.
Option A is incomplete in meaning, it lacks a verb that would qualify it as a sentence.
Option C is grammatically incorrect. When a sentence begins with 'so', it is usually followed by a comma ','. ('So' when used in the beginning of a sentence functions as a discourse marker, i.e., it connects the sentence with a previous idea.)
Option D is a compound sentence, made up of two independent clauses: 'My car broke down' and 'I had to look around for a taxi'. ('so' is a conjunction that connects the clauses)
It has two subjects and two verbs. Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.

Make a simple sentence using the words provided below:
young,a, English, asked, lady, for, tea, special, Indian, A

  1. A young English asked for tea.

  2. English asked for Indian.

  3. A English lady asked for special tea.

  4. A young English lady asked for a special Indian tea.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A simple sentence is consists of a single subject and a verb. Option D contains a simple sentence, made with the subject "A young English lady" and the verb "asked", hence option D is correct. Option A does not contain a subject, the noun is missing from "A young English", hence it isn't a sentence. Option B lacks a suitable subject since English is an adjective, Englishman is a noun, so it isn't a sentence. In option C the article "A" is incorrectly placed, the correct one should be 'an' and the article is missing from special tea, so it isn't a complete simple sentence. Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.

Given below are compound sentences, choose the option that is made up of adversative clauses:

  1. We must leave the facility or else we will get into trouble

  2. I need to finish the household chores and leave for work by 9 o'clock.

  3. There was so much chaos around her, still she kept her cool.

  4. He's awake, for I see the light is on in his bedroom.


Correct Option: C
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. Option C contains two contrasting ideas, "chaos around her" and "kept her cool", hence option C is correct. Option A contains two alternate ideas, represented by "or else", hence it's not adversative in nature, option A incorrect. Option B contains two cumulative clauses, connected with the conjunction "and", hence B is incorrect. Option D is inference based, as one idea is inferred or deduced from another, hence D is also incorrect.

Given are a pair of clauses in each option. Choose the appropriate pair which can be joined together with the conjunctions 'either...or' :

  1. We love to travel. We love to try different cuisines.

  2. You can go to Rome and set up your business. You can stay here and expand it locally.

  3. He is an author. He is a politician.

  4. She had reached home. It began to rain.


Correct Option: B
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. The pair of sentences in option B have the alternatives "go to Rome..." and "stay here..." They can be joined using "either...or", hence B is the correct option. Option A contains two unrelated sentences, they are not alternatives hence A is incorrect. Similarly, C does not contain alternatives, hence it's incorrect. Option D is in relation to time, they are not alternatives, hence D is incorrect.

Given below are compound sentences. Choose the option that expresses a contrast in meaning:

  1. You either go big or you go home.

  2. We worked so hard for this event but it wasn't attended by a lot of people.

  3. The rooms have been painted and the floor has been polished.

  4. I had an assignment to complete, therefore I couldn't attend the party.


Correct Option: B
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. 

Option B contains contrasting clauses: "we worked so hard" and "it wasn't attended by a lot of people". Hence B is correct. Option A expresses a choice between two alternatives: "go big" or "go home". Hence A is incorrect. Option C contains a cumulative compound sentence, i.e., two ideas that are merely added to one another, hence it does not express a contrast and C is incorrect. Option D is inference-based, one idea influences the outcome of the other. It does not contrast in meaning, making D incorrect.

Choose the appropriate option that contains a simple sentence, made from the words given below:
Mary, had, a white furry little lamb, but, Jacob, had, a large fat sheep.

  1. Mary a white furry little lamb.

  2. But Jacob had a large fat sheep.

  3. Mary had a white furry little lamb.

  4. Mary had.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A simple sentence consists of a single subject and a verb. From the options given, C forms a complete sentence, with the subject "Mary" and the verb "had", hence option C is correct. In Option A the verb is missing, it cannot form a simple sentence. Option B is a subordinate clause which does not have a complete meaning. Option D is incomplete, even though it contains a subject and a verb. Some sentences require only the subject and the verb to form a sentence. This happens when the verb is intransitive i.e., it does not require an object; for example, 'I cycle.' These verbs are mainly action verbs. The verb in D is transitive, that is, it requires an object. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.

Arrange the given words to form a simple sentence:
usually, drink, tea, milk, The, without, English

  1. The English tea usually drink.

  2. The English drink tea without.

  3. The English usually drink tea without milk.

  4. English drink without.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A simple sentence is consists of a subject and a verb.
From the options, C is a complete sentence; it's a simple sentence as it contains one subject "The English" and one verb "drink". Hence option C is correct. ('English' is generally used as an adjective, but when referring to a group of people and along with the article 'the', it can perform as a noun.)
Option A contains both subject and verb, but it is still not a sentence, because the usual order of words in a sentence are: subject + verb + object, whereas the order here is subject (The English) + object (tea) + verb (usually drink). The object is the recipient of the verb. Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B is incomplete, it is not a simple sentence as the preposition 'without' lacks a suitable object, hence B is incorrect.
Similarly, Option D is incomplete (the preposition 'without' requires an object), so D is also incorrect.

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

  1. My grandmother is sixty-five. She plays basketball with me.

  2. She must be very tired. She fell asleep the moment she sat on the bed.

  3. Would you prefer to go for a swim? Would you prefer to go for a walk?

  4. I have to go to the dairy. I have to buy some milk from there.


Correct Option: A
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. From the options, A is the most suitable as it contains contrasting ideas, the general idea being that at this age one does not play basketball. Option B contains inference based sentences, where the former is inferred from the latter, hence B is incorrect. Option C presents a choice between two ideas "swim" and "walk", hence C is incorrect. Option D contains two ideas that can be connected with a cumulative conjunction 'and', since they have a similar goal, 'go to the dairy and buy milk'. Hence D is incorrect.

Choose the compound sentence from the following options:

  1. I like playing football, whereas my brother likes playing golf.

  2. My brother plays golf as if he's a champion at it.

  3. Because she didn't finish her meal, she was punished.

  4. When do you plan on completing your target?


Correct Option: A
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. Option A contains a compound sentence which contains two independent clauses (I like playing football and my brother likes playing golf). The conjunction that combines them, "whereas" is a coordinating conjunction. Hence option A is correct. Option B contains a complex sentence; the clause that begins with "as if" is the dependent clause. Hence option B is incorrect. Similarly, option C is also a complex sentence; the clause beginning with "because" is a dependent clause. Hence C is incorrect. Option D contains a simple sentence, with one clause, hence D is also incorrect.

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

  1. Saira has to bake a cake. She had promised her friend one.

  2. I met with a minor accident. I went to work.

  3. Solve your own problems. You will learn from them.

  4. You can stand up and make changes. You can sit and complain.


Correct Option: D
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 D expresses two alternatives, "make changes" and "complain", hence option D is correct. Option A expresses a cause and effect relationship between the sentences, hence it's not the appropriate option. Option B expresses two contrasting ideas, "met with...accident" and "went to work", hence it isn't the appropriate option. Option C is inference based, where one is deduced from the other, hence it's not an appropriate option.

Choose the sentence that is made up of Illative clauses:

  1. Marty read this biography and lent it to me.

  2. I had misbehaved in school, therefore, I was punished.

  3. Shakti died in his sleep.

  4. I am taller than my elder sister.


Correct Option: B
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, Option B contains a sentence of the Illative nature as the clause "I was punished" is the conclusion or inference of the clause "I had misbehaved in school". Hence B is correct. Option A does not contain Illative main clauses: one does not conclude the other, Hence A is incorrect. The sentence in C is a simple sentence, there is only one clause; hence C is incorrect. Option D is a complex sentence whereas sentences with Illative clauses are compound. The sentence in D expresses comparison and not inference; hence D is also incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
Although the kid is new in school, she has managed to make a lot of friends already.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Compound Sentence

  3. Complex Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. The given sentence is made up of a dependent clause "Although the kid is new in school" that depends on the main clause "she has managed to make a lot of friends today" for its full meaning. Hence, the sentence is complex and option C is correct. A simple sentence contains only one clause. A compound sentence requires both independent clauses, hence options A and B are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer lies in C.

Choose the complex sentence from the following options:

  1. There are recent complaints concerning the local school in my area.

  2. The canteen in this school smells of grease and fried food.

  3. They serve unhealthy, unappetizing food and the students prefer to bring food from home.

  4. Although the parents of the students have raised an alarm regarding the food standards, the school authorities haven't brought about much improvement.


Correct Option: D
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. From the options, D contains a complex sentence. The dependent clause begins with the conjunction 'although' and depends on the main clause "the school authorities haven't...improvement" for its complete meaning. Hence D is the complex sentence. Option A is a simple sentence; it contains only one clause. Similarly, Option B is also a simple sentence which contains one clause. Hence A and B are incorrect. Option C contains a compound sentence, both clauses are independent making C incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
After reaching the station, we waited for half an hour for the train to arrive.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Complex Sentence

  3. Compound Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. The given sentence is made up of a dependent clause "After reaching the station" that depends on the main clause "we waited for half an hour for the train to arrive" for its full meaning. Hence it is a complex sentence and option B is correct. A simple sentence requires only one clause. A compound sentence requires both clauses to be independent, hence options A and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer lies in option B.

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

  1. I love chocolate. I don't eat cake.

  2. Someone's at the door. I heard somebody knock.

  3. I don't smoke. I don't drink alcohol.

  4. I was praised for my bravery. I was given a medal for it.


Correct Option: B
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.
In this question, we need to choose the option that can use "for" as a conjunction. The sentence in option B. "Someone's at the door" is deduced from "I heard somebody knock". Hence B is the correct option. A contains sentences that contrast each other, it would require an adversative conjunction such as "I love chocolate but I don't eat cake" (since most cakes have chocolate). Hence option A is incorrect. Option C contains alternative sentences ("Neither do I smoke nor do I drink alcohol") in the negative. Hence C is also incorrect. Option D contains cumulative clauses ("Not only was I praised for my bravery but also given a medal for it"). Hence it's the incorrect option.

Choose the compound sentence from the following options:

  1. When the night sets in, the wolves howl into the darkness.

  2. I both love and respect my father for the person he is.

  3. We send students every year to USA, Canada and Australia for exchange student programs.

  4. She agreed to join the tour in order that they give her a bonus.


Correct Option: B
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. Option B contains independent clauses ("I love my father..." and "I respect my father..."), in which "both...and" is a coordinating conjunction. Hence option B is a compound sentence. Option A contains a complex sentence where the when-clause is a dependent clause. Hence option A is incorrect. Option C contains a simple sentence that has only one clause. Option D contains a complex sentence in which "in order that..." is a dependent clause, Hence options C and D are incorrect.

Choose the complex sentence from the following options:

  1. Either you have lied to me or you have lied to her.

  2. The high school boys are singing a song from the 90's.

  3. Even though I read the chapter thoroughly, I couldn't understand it well.

  4. Neither had the chicken been cooked through nor was it seasoned well.


Correct Option: C
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. From the options, C contains a complex sentence since the clause "Even though I read the chapter thoroughly" depends on the main clause "I couldn't understand it well" for its complete meaning; hence C is correct. A contains a compound sentence, since both clauses are independent on their own and is joined by the conjunction "either...or". Option B contains a simple sentence, it has only one clause. Option D contains a compound sentence, where both clauses are independent (the conjunction "neither...nor" is used in compound sentences). Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.

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

  1. I came home. I switched on the television.

  2. He was asked to resign today. He isn't in a very good mood.

  3. She has been sick. She is lively and happy.

  4. You can come here and work. You can work from home.


Correct Option: B
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, B contains suitable clauses that can be combined with 'therefore'. "He isn't in a very good mood." is concluded from "He was asked to resign today." hence option B is correct. In A, the clauses do not express any relation, they can only be added to one another, hence A is incorrect. In option C, the sentences contrast each other in meaning ("She has been sick, yet she is lively and happy"); hence C is incorrect. Option D shows a choice between two alternatives ("You can either come here and work or you can work from home"); hence D is also incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I prefer taking a single good photo rather than taking multiple shots.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Complex Sentence

  3. Compound Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of only one clause, with one subject and one verb. The given sentence contains one subject "I" and one verb "prefer", "taking a single good photo... ." is a gerund phrase that functions as the object. Hence it is a simple sentence and option A is correct. A complex sentence requires at least one dependent and one independent clause. Similarly, a compound sentence requires two independent clauses. Since the given sentence contains one clause, options B and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.
Note: 'Rather than' when followed by a gerund (verb + ing), functions as a preposition. When followed by an infinitive (to + verb) it functions as a conjunction.

Choose the option that contains a simple sentence:

  1. There is no evil as the evil that dwells in man.

  2. Nothing compares to the love and comfort you feel in your mother's arms.

  3. She was not serious about exams, therefore she failed.

  4. He broke into their house but didn't harm anybody.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of only one clause, with one subject and one verb. Option B contains a simple sentence, where the subject is "Nothing" and the verb is "compares", the infinitive phrase "to the love... ." is the object. Hence option B is correct. Option A contains a complex sentence, where the "as the evil ... ." clause is dependent. Option C contains a compound sentence, made up of two independent clauses. Option D also contains a compound sentence that is combined using the coordinating conjunction 'but'. Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I have been assigned a special task to gather information on the victims of the blue whale game.

  1. Compound Sentence

  2. Simple Sentence

  3. Complex Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A simple sentence is made up of only one clause, with one subject and one verb. The given sentence contains one clause, it has the subject "I" and the verb "have been assigned". The direct object is "a special task" and the infinitive phrase "to gather information... ." is the indirect object. Hence it is a simple sentence and option B is correct. A compound sentence and a complex sentence requires at least two clauses, hence options A and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in B.

Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:
Since he is down with fever, he will not be able to attempt today's test.

  1. Since he is down with fever.

  2. He will not be able to attempt today's test.

  3. down with fever, he will not be able to.

  4. is down with


Correct Option: B
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. In the given sentence, "Since he is down with fever" is a dependent clause as it looks incomplete on its own, it depends on the clause "he will not be able to attempt today's test" for its full meaning. Hence the latter is the main clause, it is independent on its own. Therefore, option B is correct and A is incorrect. Option C contains fragments of both clauses, these words are not coherent and do not form a clause, let alone the main clause. Hence option C is incorrect. Option D is a phrase, lacking the subject and the object, hence D is also incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
She smokes.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Compound Sentence

  3. Complex Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
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. The given sentence contains the subject "She" and the transitive verb "smokes". Hence it is a simple sentence and option A is correct. It cannot be a compound or a complex sentence since both these kinds of sentences contain more than one clause, hence options B and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
Her mother thought the book had a very good suspense element and suggested her friends to read it.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Compound Sentence

  3. Complex Sentence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A compound sentence is made up of independent clauses, i.e., both clauses can stand on their own with complete meaning. They use a coordinating conjunction to combine the clauses. The given sentence contains independent clauses "Her mother thought the book had a very good suspense element" and "(her mother) suggested her friends to read it." (when the subject is common, it is not repeated again). Hence it is a compound sentence and B is correct. A simple sentence contains only one clause and a complex sentence contains both independent and dependent clauses. Hence options A and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer lies in B.

If a sentence contains only one finite verb, it is called.

  1. Complex sentence

  2. Compound sentence

  3. Simple sentence

  4. Paragraph


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. When there is only one finite verb in a sentence, there is also one clause, which eliminates its possibility of being a complex or a compound sentence. A number of sentences make up a paragraph. Since the question pertains to the makings of a single sentence, Option D is inconsequential to the question. Thus, Options A,B and D are all incorrect. 

I have been working in this school since $2009$ , This is an example of...............sentence .

  1. simple

  2. compound

  3. complex

  4. none of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the sentence has only clause, and an independent one, it is a simple sentence. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence, incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The chair had a straight back.

  1. Compound

  2. Simple

  3. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  4. Complex - subordinate noun clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given sentence has only only one finite verb and thus, only one clause. Thus, it cannot be a complex or compound sentence. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

Joe waited for the bus.

  1. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  2. Complex - subordinate adjective clause

  3. Compound

  4. Simple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is only one finite verb in the given sentence and, by extension, only one clause. Hence, the sentence cannot be a complex or a compound one. Thus, Option D is the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The queen answered the question of her minister.

  1. Compound

  2. Simple

  3. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adjective clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence contains only one finite verb and, thus, only one clause. Thus, it cannot be a complex or compound sentence. Thus, Option B is the correct answer. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

He neither slept at night nor did he finish the work.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adjective clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "he...night" and "he...work". Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

I waited for Mary at the train station but she had already left.

  1. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  2. Complex - subordinate adjective clause

  3. Simple

  4. Compound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "I..station" and "she...left". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:

The moon was low and the light was dim.

  1. the moon was low

  2. the light was dim

  3. the moon

  4. the light


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here both "the moon was low" and "the light was dim" make complete independent sentences, hence Option A and B are correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

His bravery drew much applause.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - with subordinate adverb clause

  4. Complex - with subordinate noun clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence has only one finite verb and, by extension, only one clause. Thus, it cannot be a complex or a compound sentence. hence, Option A is the correct answer. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:

The lights were turned on and the doors were opened.

  1. The lights

  2. the doors

  3. the lights were turned on

  4. the doors were opened


Correct Option: C,D
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here both "the lights...on" and "the doors were opened" make complete independent sentences, hence Option C and D are correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:

The children played in the garden and their parents ate lunch.

  1. The children played

  2. The children played in the garden

  3. their parents ate

  4. their parents ate lunch


Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here both "the children...garden" and "their...lunch" make complete independent sentences, hence Options B and D are correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:

The boy ate the apple but his mother would not eat.

  1. The boy

  2. ate the apple

  3. The boy ate the apple

  4. his mother would not eat


Correct Option: C,D
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here both "the boy ate the apple" and "his...eat" make complete independent sentences, hence Option C and D are correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Combine the given sentences by using an infinitive:
Every man should do his duty. Our country expects this.

  1. Our country expects that every man does his duty.

  2. Our country expects no man to do his duties.

  3. Our country expects that every man in the country does their duty.

  4. Our country expects every man to do his duty.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An infinitive form is to+verb in present tense. Here, the main verb is do and infinitive is "to do". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of The options do not adhere to the goal and use conjunctions, hence incorrect. 

Convert the given compound sentence into a simple sentence:
The old man sat in a corner and drank.

  1. The old man sat in a corner, drinking.

  2. Sitting in the corner the old man drank.

  3. The old man was sitting in the corner and drinking.

  4. The old man was sitting and drinking in the corner.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compound sentences can be transformed into simple sentences by changing first clause into a gerund. Here "and drank" is changed to "drinking". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not fit the description, hence incorrect.


State the type of the underlined clause:
Although you may disagree, Ross is the best employee in the department.

  1. Main clause

  2. Dependent clause

  3. Independent clause

  4. Subordinate clause


Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

The clause mentioned starts with a subordinating conjunction and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here, “although...disagree” is dependent on “Ross...department” and is therefore a subordinating as well as dependent clause. Hence, Options B and D are correct.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
This is the bungalow that I built.

  1. This is

  2. bungalow that I built.

  3. This is the bungalow

  4. that I built.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “that I built” is dependent on “This is the bungalow”. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
Donald went to the market before he left for New Jersey.

  1. for New Jersey.

  2. before he left for New Jersey.

  3. Donald went to the market

  4. went to the market


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “before... Jersey” is dependent on “Donald...market”. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
You can keep your job as long as you perform.

  1. You can keep your job

  2. as long as

  3. as long as you perform.

  4. you perform


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “as...perform” is dependent on “You ...job”. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
They rested for some time when the morning arrived.

  1. They rested for some time

  2. the morning arrived.

  3. They rested

  4. when the morning arrived.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “when...arrived” is dependent on “They...time”. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Choose the type of the underlined clause:
I told Sam that you had gone out.

  1. Main clause

  2. Dependent clause

  3. Independent clause.

  4. Subordinate clause


Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

The clause mentioned starts with a subordinating conjunction and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here, “that...out” is dependent on “I told Sam” and is therefore a subordinating as well as dependent clause. Hence, Options B and D is correct.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
I knew the game was going to be an exciting one when Roger took his first swing.

  1. I knew the game was going to be an exciting one

  2. when Roger took his first swing.

  3. was going to be an exciting one

  4. took his first swing.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “when...swing” is dependent on “I...one”. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the dependent/subordinate clause in the following sentence:
Even though the salad was covered in feta cheese, Edward did not eat it.

  1. salad was covered in feta cheese

  2. Edward did not eat it.

  3. Even though the salad was covered in feta cheese

  4. was covered in feta cheese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “even...cheese” is dependent on “Edward...it”. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify a dependent or subordinate clause in the following sentence:
While Patrick slept on the sofa in front of the television, Meredith, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the dinner table.

  1. While Patrick slept on the sofa in front of the television

  2. Meredith, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the dinner table.

  3. in front of the television

  4. While Patrick slept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “while...television” is dependent on “Meredith...table”. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given:
The brothers Robert and Ray went to the Carnival on Saturday evening.

  1. Compound Sentence

  2. Simple sentence

  3. Complex sentence

  4. Clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given sentence is a simple sentence. There is only one finite verb in the sentence and, thus, only one clause. Thus, Option B is the correct answer.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
I could not make out the meaning of his absurd behaviour.

  1. Simple sentence

  2. Complex sentence with adjective clause

  3. Compound sentence

  4. Complex sentence with Noun clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer. There is only one finite verb in the given sentence and , thus, only one clause. The lack of a conjunction proves that two separate sentences have not being joined together. Thus, Options B,C and D are incorrect.

Identify the type of sentence given below:
Aryan and Sonali both have had a very traumatic childhood.

  1. Simple Sentence

  2. Complex sentence- with a subordinate adverb clause

  3. Complex sentence- with a subordinate noun clause

  4. Compound sentence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer. Though there is a coordinating conjunction between the two names, there is only one finite verb in the given sentence and, by extension, only one clause. Thus, it is neither a complex nor a compound sentence. Hence, Options B,C and D are all incorrect. 

Choose the option that contains the cumulative main clauses in the given sentence:
Hollie went to the market and bought some fruit and sausages.

  1. First main clause: Hollie went to the market; Second main clause: [Hollie] bought some fruit and sausages

  2. First main clause: Hollie went to the market and bought some fruit; Second main clause: sausages

  3. First main clause: Hollie went to the market and bought; Second main clause: some fruit and sausages

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses, which are complete sentences on their own. By cumulative 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. The given sentence is compound, it was initially two sentences connected as one. Generally, while combining, when the subject is the same in both sentences, it is written only once; it can be repeated again by replacing it with a pronoun. The first clause begins with the subject, "Hollie" and the second begins with the verb "bought", as the subject is already implied in the second clause, hence option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because a single word (sausages) cannot be a clause; a clause must contain a subject and a verb. Option C is incorrect because both the verbs (went and bought) are included in the first clause, the second is not a clause as it contains neither subject nor verb. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer lies in A.

Choose the option that contains copulative/cumulative main clauses:

  1. We got late for school today.

  2. Not only did we sell the house but also the furniture in it.

  3. I wanted to go to the funfair but my sister wouldn't join me.

  4. Paul almost rammed his car into a post.


Correct Option: B
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, B expresses an addition, "not only...but also" is a pair of coordinating conjunctions used to merely connect two clauses as an addition to each other. Hence B is correct. Option A and D contain simple sentences, hence they're incorrect.  Option C contains a pair of adversative clauses that express contrast "wanted to go", "sister didn't join", it does not contain cumulative clauses, hence C is incorrect.

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.


Correct Option: C
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.

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.


Correct Option: A
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.

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.


Correct Option: B
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.)

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


Correct Option: C
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.

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.


Correct Option: C
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.

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.


Correct Option: B
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.

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.


Correct Option: A
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.

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.


Correct Option: A
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.

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


Correct Option: B
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.

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.


Correct Option: B
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.

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

  1. The horse galloped toward the castle.

  2. The boutique is closed for today, but you will receive your dress by tomorrow.

  3. The kids can either play at my place or yours.

  4. I have to skip the meeting for today because of some urgent work elsewhere.


Correct Option: C
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, C expresses the alternatives "at my place", "or yours". Hence option C is correct. Option A is a simple sentence, hence it's incorrect. Option B expresses a contrast of ideas, "closed for today", "receive your dress by tomorrow", hence B is incorrect. Option D is a complex sentence that expresses a reason, hence it's incorrect.

Identify the main clause in the following sentence:
The house is smaller than what's shown in the picture.

  1. The house is smaller

  2. smaller than what's shown

  3. than what's shown in the picture

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning.
The given sentence is a comparison sentence which contains one main clause. "The house is smaller" is the main clause, since it can stand as a sentence on its own; it does not require the other clause for its complete meaning. (Since it's a comparison sentence the clauses are more dependent on each other, and the comparative adjective 'small' is changed to "smaller" in relation to the clause that follows.) Hence option A is correct.
Option B contains a fragment of the main clause as well as the subordinate clause. It cannot form a clause of its own, hence B is incorrect.
Option C contains the subordinate/dependent clause; it cannot stand on its own as a sentence, hence it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.

Identify the main clause in the following sentence:
As soon as I heard about the calamity in Bhuj, I called up my friend living there to inquire about her safety.

  1. As soon as I heard about the calamity in Bhuj,

  2. I called up my friend living there to inquire about her safety.

  3. I heard about the calamity, I called up my friend

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. In the given sentence, the latter clause "I called up my friend... ." is the main clause, as it can stand as a sentence on its own, and does not depend on the other clause for its complete meaning. Hence option B is correct. Option A is the dependent clause that begins with the subordinating conjunction 'as soon as', hence it is not the main clause and option A is incorrect. Option C contains fragments of both clauses, it is not one clause hence option C is incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in B.

Identify the main clause in the following sentence:
She says she is ready to take up the job provided that she get a promotion within the first quarter itself.

  1. She says she is ready to take up the job

  2. to take up the job

  3. provided that she get a promotion within the first quarter itself.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
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 the given sentence, the first clause "She says she is ready....the job" is independent; on its own, it is complete in meaning. Hence option A is correct. Option B is an infinitive phrase, it's not a clause. Option C is a subordinate clause; it begins with the subordinating conjunction pair "provided that" and cannot stand on its own as a sentence. Hence options B and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.

Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:
Whenever we mentioned the war in front of the old lady, she remembered the horrors of war that she had to endure, while her husband was fighting for their country.

  1. Whenever we mentioned the war in front of the old lady,

  2. she remembered the horrors of war

  3. that she had to endure,

  4. while her husband was fighting for their country.


Correct Option: B
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/clauses should be dependent; it should depend on the main/independent clause for its complete meaning. In the given sentence, there are four clauses, one of which is the main clause as it is not dependent on the others for its complete meaning. The main clause is "she remembered the horrors of war" as it is complete as a sentence on its own, hence option B is correct. The clauses in options A and D are subordinate/dependent, they both begin with a time-related conjunction ("Whenever" and "while" respectively) and sound incomplete on their own. Hence they are not main clauses and they're incorrect. Option C contains a 'that' clause which forms a clause of its own with the subject and verb, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence, hence it is not the main clause and C is incorrect.

Choose the type of sentence given below:
The sun rose high and the birds began to sing.

  1. Compound Sentence

  2. Simple Sentence

  3. Complex with subordinate noun clause

  4. Complex with subordinate adverb clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions like "and". Here the clauses are "the..high" and "the birds...sing". These are joined together by the coordinating conjunction "And". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:
Lizzie realized that she was late in collecting her child from school.

  1. Lizzie realized

  2. Lizzie realized that she was late

  3. in collecting her child

  4. in collecting her child from school


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here "Lizzie realised" makes a complete independent sentence, hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Choose the type of sentence given below:
She either went to the cinema or she went to the mall.

  1. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  2. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  3. Simple

  4. Compound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "she...cinema" and "she...mal". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The signal turned green and the truck started to move.

  1. Compound

  2. Simple

  3. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adjective clause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "the signal turned green" and "the...move". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

He wept so she gave him a handkerchief.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adjective clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "he wept" and "she...handkerchief". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Choose the principal or main clause from the following sentence:
I told him that he could leave.

  1. I

  2. I told him

  3. he

  4. he could leave


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here "I told him" makes a complete independent sentence, hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:
As the rain continued to fall, Joe and Martha stayed indoors.

  1. the rain continued to fall

  2. the rain

  3. Joe and Martha stayed indoors

  4. Joe and Martha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here "Joe and Martha stayed indoors" makes a complete independent sentence, hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

She ran up to her home and flung the door open.

  1. Simple

  2. Compound

  3. Complex - subordinate adverb clause

  4. Complex - subordinate adjective clause


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "she...home" and "flung...open". Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal/main clause in the following sentence:
Because the food was too cold, I heated it on the stove.

  1. the food was too cold

  2. I heated it on the stove

  3. the food

  4. I heated


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here "I heated..stove" makes a complete independent sentence, hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound or complex:

The rain fell heavily and the stars could not be seen.

  1. Complex - subordinate noun clause

  2. Complex - subordinate adjective clause

  3. Simple

  4. Compound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses. Here the two clauses are, "the rain fell heavily" and "the...seen". Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not correctly denote the sentence, hence incorrect. 

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:
Joe and Mary arrived after I had already left the house.

  1. Joe and Mary arrived

  2. left the house

  3. after I had already left the house

  4. Joe and Mary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Principal clauses form a complete sentence and can stand alone without any extra information. Here "Joe and Mary arrived" makes a complete independent sentence, hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect. 

Identify the subordinate clause in the following:
The man who had left behind his spectacles on the park bench was later identified as the same person who had been accused of the robbery in the nearby bank. 

  1. who had left behind

  2. was later identified

  3. who had been accused

  4. of the robbery in the nearby bank


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “who...behind” and “who...accused” are dependent on “The...identified”. Hence, Option A and C are correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the subordinate clause in the following:
Apart from the shy manner in which he greets his guests, there is something particularly distinct about his demeanor. 

  1. in which he greets his guests

  2. Apart from the shy manner

  3. Apart from the shy manner in which he greets his guests

  4. there is something particularly distinct about his demeanor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “apart...guests” is dependent on “there...demeanour”. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence:
After Mary finished writing the first draft of her essay, she went out to take a stroll through the garden. 

  1. writing the first draft of her essay

  2. she went out

  3. to take a stroll through the garden

  4. After Mary finished writing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “after...writing” is dependent on “she...garden”. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the subordinate clause in the following:
Mr. Desouza will not begin his day until he has had his first cup of coffee. 

  1. Mr. Desouza will not begin his day

  2. his first cup of coffee

  3. until he has had his first cup of coffee

  4. will not begin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “until...coffee” is dependent on “Mr.Desouza...day”. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Identify the subordinate clause in the following:
He was taught to defend his country against his enemies who were always waiting to strike. 

  1. He was taught to defend his country

  2. against his enemies

  3. who were always waiting to strike

  4. his country against


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subordinate clauses start with conjunctions or prepositions and cannot exist without the on the main clause. Here “who...strike” is dependent on “He...enemies”. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect.

Rewrite the following sentence by removing the infinitive phrase:
Teachers have found the overhead projector to be invaluable as a teaching aid.

Teachers have found that the overhead projector __________.

  1. To be invaluable as a teaching aid

  2. Is invaluable as a teaching aid

  3. Was invaluable as a teaching aid

  4. Invaluable as a teaching aid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Complex sentences have subordinate clauses which contain a verb, here "is". The tense in this case should be present. Hence, option B is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence, incorrect.

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