Simple Compound Complex

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1. Micky mouse is enjoying his time in Walt Disney World .

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The given sentence "Micky mouse is enjoying his time in Walt Disney World" consists of a single independent clause. It has a subject ("Micky mouse") and a verb ("is enjoying"), and it expresses a complete thought. Therefore, it is a simple sentence.

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Simple  Compound   Complex - Quiz

This quiz focuses on identifying and transforming sentence types: simple, compound, and complex. It enhances understanding of sentence structure, aiding in effective communication and writing skills.

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2. Logan and Morgan decided to go to the mall . 

Explanation

The given sentence "Logan and Morgan decided to go to the mall" is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. There are no dependent clauses or conjunctions used to connect multiple clauses.

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3. I forgot my jacket , So I stayed inside the car . [Simple]

Explanation

The correct answer is "Forgetting my jacket I stayed inside the car." This answer correctly rearranges the sentence to show that the reason for staying inside the car was because the person forgot their jacket.

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4. The tiny dog and her owner went on a walk but they quickly got tired . [Complex]

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that despite getting tired quickly, the tiny dog and her owner still went on a walk. It implies that their tiredness did not deter them from going on the walk, indicating their determination or commitment to the activity.

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5. My best friend has cried every night because she misses me . [Simple]

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The correct answer is "Missing me my best friend cried every night." This sentence follows the correct word order and maintains the meaning of the original sentence. It correctly expresses that the speaker's best friend cried every night because she missed the speaker.

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6. Keep quiet or you will repent . [Complex]

Explanation

This answer correctly states that if you do not keep quiet, you will repent. It implies that keeping quiet is necessary to avoid repentance.

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7. If you eat less you will remain healthy . [Compound]

Explanation

The correct answer is "On eating less you will remain healthy." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that if you eat less, you will maintain good health. The other options either have missing words or incorrect punctuation, making them grammatically incorrect.

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8. Tea is too hot to drink ._____ [Complex]

Explanation

The given correct answer accurately completes the sentence by using the phrase "so hot that it cannot be drunk." This phrase conveys the idea that the tea's temperature is extremely high, making it impossible to consume. The word "so" emphasizes the intensity of the heat, while "cannot be drunk" indicates the inability to consume the tea due to its high temperature.

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Micky mouse is enjoying his time in Walt Disney World .
Logan and Morgan decided to go to the mall . 
I forgot my jacket , So I stayed inside the car . [Simple]
The tiny dog and her owner went on a walk but they quickly got tired ....
My best friend has cried every night because she misses me . [Simple]
Keep quiet or you will repent . [Complex]
If you eat less you will remain healthy . [Compound]
Tea is too hot to drink ._____ [Complex]
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