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Simple Sentence Quiz (Level A2-B1) - Grammar Practice

⏱ Time: 07:30 📝 Questions: 15 📊 Level: A2, B1 📚 Type: Grammar ⭐ XP: up to +15 (on pass)

Review Simple Sentence with 15 practice exercises at Level A2-B1. Each question comes with a detailed explanation to reinforce what you already know and fill in any gaps. Add this to your daily study routine — just 7 minutes to stay sharp.

⏱ You have 07:30 to answer 15 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Question 1: The children ___ in the park every afternoon.

Question 1 options
'Play' is correct because the subject 'the children' is plural and the sentence describes a regular action in the present simple tense. 'Plays' is used only with a singular third-person subject. 'Playing' and 'played' do not form a correct simple present tense statement here.
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Question 2: Maria is thirsty. She ___ a glass of water.

Question 2 options
'Wants' is correct because the subject 'she' is third-person singular and the sentence describes a present state. 'Want' lacks the required -s ending for third-person singular present simple. 'Wanted' is past tense and 'wanting' cannot stand alone as the main verb here.
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Question 3: A simple sentence must contain exactly one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

Question 3 options
True because an independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought on its own. Adding a subordinate clause would make it a complex sentence, not a simple sentence.
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Question 4: Which situation correctly uses a simple sentence?

Question 4 options
A simple sentence expresses one complete idea using a single independent clause. Using one subject and one predicate to state a single fact is the defining feature of a simple sentence. The other options describe compound, complex, or compound-complex sentences.
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Question 5: Arrange the words to make a correct sentence:

Question 5 options
  • the ball
  • The dog
  • quickly found

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The correct order is 'The dog quickly found the ball' because in a simple sentence the subject (The dog) comes first, followed by the verb phrase (quickly found), then the object (the ball).
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Question 6: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Question 6 options
'The boy kicked the ball' is correct because it has a clear subject, verb, and object with no errors. The other sentences each contain a verb form error: 'kick' is missing the past tense ending, 'kicking' lacks an auxiliary verb, and 'kicks' uses the wrong tense for a past action.
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Question 7: Customer: 'What time does the shop close?' Assistant: 'The shop ___ at nine o'clock every night.'

Question 7 options
'Closes' is correct because it is the present simple third-person singular form, used to describe a regular, scheduled event. 'Close' is missing the -s for third-person singular. 'Closed' is past tense and 'closing' is a participle that cannot stand alone as the main verb here.
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Question 8: Which sentence is a simple sentence (not a compound or complex sentence)?

Question 8 options
'Tom and Lisa cooked dinner together' is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause with a compound subject and one verb. The other options each contain two clauses joined by a conjunction or a subordinating word, making them compound or complex sentences.
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Question 9: Put the words in the correct order:

Question 9 options
  • My sister
  • every evening
  • books
  • reads

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The correct order is 'My sister reads books every evening' because in a simple sentence the subject (My sister) comes first, then the verb (reads), then the object (books), and finally the time phrase (every evening).
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Question 10: The students worked hard and ___ the exam.

Question 10 options
'Passed' is correct because it is the past simple form that matches 'worked', forming a compound verb in a single simple sentence. 'Pass' is base form, 'passes' is present simple, and 'passing' is a participle — none of these match the past tense context set by 'worked'.
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Question 11: Which statement about simple sentences is true?

Question 11 options
A simple sentence can have a compound subject (e.g. 'Anna and Ben') or compound verbs (e.g. 'ran and jumped') while still remaining a simple sentence, as long as it contains only one independent clause. It is not limited to exactly one subject and one verb.
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Question 12: Original: 'The chef prepares the meal.' Rewrite using a compound verb: 'The chef ___ the meal and serves it.'

Question 12 options
'Prepares' is correct because both verbs in a compound verb construction must use the same tense and form — here, present simple third-person singular to match 'serves'. 'Prepared' is past tense, 'preparing' is a participle, and 'prepare' lacks the -s for third-person singular.
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Question 13: Match each sentence to the correct grammar label.

Question 13 options
The cat sleeps.
Sam and Alice walked to school.
The boy ran and jumped.
She bought a red bag.
Simple sentence: compound subject, single verb
Simple sentence: single subject, single verb
Simple sentence: subject, verb, and modified object
Simple sentence: single subject, compound verb

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Simple sentences can vary in structure: they may have a single subject and verb, a compound subject, a compound verb, or both a subject and an object — but all contain only one independent clause.
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Question 14: A simple sentence can still be a simple sentence even if it contains a modifier such as an adjective or adverb.

Question 14 options
True because modifiers (adjectives and adverbs) add description to a simple sentence without adding a new clause. The sentence remains simple as long as it has only one independent clause.
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Question 15: Which sentence best expresses a single, direct fact using a simple sentence structure?

Question 15 options
'The manager signed the contract yesterday' is the best simple sentence because it states one complete fact using a single independent clause with a subject, verb, object, and time modifier. The other options use subordinating conjunctions or coordinating conjunctions that create compound or complex sentences.