Set 1 TEAS Sentence Types – 50 MCQs

 

Set 1 TEAS Sentence Types – 50 MCQs

1–20 (Basic Identification)

1.      She went to the store and bought milk.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

2.      Because it was raining, we stayed home.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

3.      I like coffee.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Run-on

4.      He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

5.      When the bell rang, students left the class.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Run-on

6.      The nurse checked the patient and gave medicine.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

7.      Although she was tired, she finished her work.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

8.      I read books every day.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Run-on

9.      He is poor but honest.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

10. Since he was late, he missed the bus.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

11. They played football and won the match.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

12. I went home after the class ended.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Run-on

13. The baby cried loudly.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

14. She sings well, and she dances beautifully.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

15. If you study, you will pass.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

16. The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

17. I was tired, yet I continued working.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

18. Before I left, I called my friend.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

19. Birds fly in the sky.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

20. She opened the door and shouted loudly.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

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21–35 (Moderate Level)

21. I stayed inside because it was cold.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

22. The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

23. After the rain stopped, we went outside.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

24. He is tired but still working.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

25. She smiled when she saw the gift.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

26. I like tea and coffee.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

27. Although it was late, they continued studying.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

28. We went to the park and played cricket.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

29. The phone rang while I was sleeping.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

30. She is kind, so everyone likes her.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

31. Because he worked hard, he succeeded.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

32. I cooked dinner and cleaned the kitchen.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

33. When I arrived, the meeting had started.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

34. He plays guitar beautifully.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

35. She went home, but her brother stayed.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

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36–50 (Advanced TEAS Level)

36. If you heat water, it boils.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

37. I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

38. The sun rose, and the birds started singing.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

39. Although he was sick, he attended school.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

40. She works hard because she wants success.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

41. The teacher entered the class and began teaching.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

42. Before the movie started, we bought snacks.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

43. I like reading novels and watching movies.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

44. He ran fast, yet he lost the race.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

45. When she arrived, everyone clapped.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

46. The children played happily in the garden.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

47. She studied hard, so she got good grades.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

48. Because it was snowing, school was closed.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

49. I opened the window and let fresh air in.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

50. Although he tried hard, he failed the test.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

ANSWER KEY WITH REASONS

1 B – two independent clauses
2 C – dependent clause “because…”
3 A – one clause
4 B – FANBOYS (so)
5 C – dependent “when…”
6 A – one clause
7 C – dependent “although…”
8 A – one clause
9 A – one clause
10 C – dependent “since…”
11 B – and joins two clauses
12 C – dependent “after…”
13 A – one clause
14 B – two independent clauses
15 C – dependent “if…”
16 A – one clause
17 B – yet joins clauses
18 C – dependent “before…”
19 A – one clause
20 B – and joins clauses

21 C – because clause
22 B – and joins clauses
23 C – after clause
24 A – one clause
25 C – when clause
26 A – one clause
27 C – although clause
28 B – and joins clauses
29 C – while clause
30 B – so joins clauses
31 C – because clause
32 B – and joins clauses
33 C – when clause
34 A – one clause
35 B – but joins clauses

36 C – if clause
37 A – one clause
38 B – and joins clauses
39 C – although clause
40 C – because clause
41 B – and joins clauses
42 C – before clause
43 A – one clause
44 B – yet joins clauses
45 C – when clause
46 A – one clause
47 B – so joins clauses
48 C – because clause
49 B – and joins clauses
50 C – although clause