Building blocks
Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
Answer: B. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses (here, with a comma + 'and').
Question 2 of 5
A compound sentence contains:
Answer: B. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses (often with a comma + conjunction or a semicolon).
Question 3 of 5
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer: A. A colon introduces a list after a complete sentence: 'Bring these items: …'.
Question 4 of 5
Which sentence is interrogative (a question)?
Answer: B. An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.
Question 5 of 5
The sentence 'Close the door.' is an example of which type?
Answer: C. An imperative sentence gives a command or request.
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