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About Sentence Types Quiz
Sentence Types Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? Identify the four main sentence types in English. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What type of sentence is 'The cat sat on the mat'?
Answer: Simple
2. What type of sentence is 'I went to the store, and she stayed home'?
Answer: Compound
3. What type of sentence is 'Although it rained, we went for a walk'?
Answer: Complex
4. A compound sentence contains ___.
Answer: Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
5. A complex sentence contains ___.
Answer: One independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Sentence Types Quiz?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Sentence Types Quiz?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Sentence Types Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Sentence Types Quiz?
Sentence Types Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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