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What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	simple, compound, complex, compound complex
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Number of questions	8
Number of answers	4
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Grade 8 English Quiz: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Instructions:

Select the correct answer from the choices provided for each question.

1. Which of the following is a simple sentence? A. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
   B. He went to the store, and she stayed home.
   C. She likes to read books.
   D. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

2. Which of the following is a compound sentence? A. While she was cooking, the children played outside.
   B. The dog barks, and the cat meows.
   C. Because it was dark, we turned on the lights.
   D. If you run fast, you will catch the bus.

3. Identify the complex sentence from the options below. A. She is studying for her exams, so she can get good grades.
   B. When the sun set, the sky turned orange.
   C. He likes pizza, and she likes pasta.
   D. The car broke down, but we walked to the nearest garage.

4. Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? A. I will go to the party if I finish my homework.
   B. The teacher explained the lesson, but the students still had questions.
   C. Because I was tired, I went to bed early, and I missed the show.
   D. She enjoys painting when she has free time.

5. What type of sentence is this: "The rain stopped, and the sun came out."? A. Simple
   B. Complex
   C. Compound
   D. Compound-complex

6. Choose the complex sentence from the following: A. I wanted to buy a new phone, but it was too expensive.
   B. Since the weather was nice, we decided to have a picnic.
   C. She plays the piano, and he plays the guitar.
   D. The children went to the zoo, and they saw lions.

7. Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence? A. Because she was afraid, she didn't go outside.
   B. He wants to go swimming, but it is too cold.
   C. The cat slept on the windowsill.
   D. Though it was late, they kept talking.

8. Identify the compound-complex sentence: A. She sings beautifully because she practices daily.
   B. The bird flew away when it saw the cat.
   C. He could not attend the meeting, so he sent an email.
   D. Although the weather was bad, they went hiking, and they had a lot of fun.

Answers:

1. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. D

Make sure to double-check your answers, and good luck!