Types of Sentences Quiz - CBSE Class 6 English

Free practice quiz: Types of Sentences (CBSE Class 6 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Types of Sentences, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a declarative sentence?

   1. Are you coming to the party?
   2. I am going to the store.
   3. Close the door!
   4. What a beautiful day!
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   Answer: B. I am going to the store.

   A declarative sentence states a fact or opinion. The sentence 'I am going to the store.' is a statement.

2. Which sentence is a compound sentence?

   1. I like coffee.
   2. I like tea, and she likes coffee.
   3. She ran fast.
   4. The cake is delicious.
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   Answer: B. I like tea, and she likes coffee.

   A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. This sentence expresses two complete thoughts.

3. What type of sentence is formed: 'Let’s hope for the best!'?

   1. Interrogative
   2. Declarative
   3. Imperative
   4. Exclamatory
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   Answer: D. Exclamatory

   This sentence expresses a strong feeling about hoping for the best, making it exclamatory.

4. Which of the following sentences is an interrogative?

   1. It's a bright sunny day.
   2. What are you doing?
   3. I love to read.
   4. Please close the window.
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   Answer: B. What are you doing?

   Interrogative sentences ask questions. 'What are you doing?' is asking someone about their actions.

5. Which sentence below is a complex sentence?

   1. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
   2. The cat sat on the mat.
   3. I like to play soccer.
   4. He runs fast.
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   Answer: A. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

   This sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause, fulfilling the characteristics of a complex sentence.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Identify the interrogative sentence.
2. Which option is an imperative sentence?
3. Select the simple sentence.
4. What is the correct type of sentence: 'Where are you going?'
5. Which of the following sentences is exclamatory?
6. Choose the phrase that forms a complex sentence.
7. Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
8. How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I like tea, and she likes coffee'?
9. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If I finish my homework, I can watch TV.'
10. Choose the correct exclamatory sentence.
11. Find the compound sentence.
12. Select the correct definition of a simple sentence.
13. Choose the correct compound-complex sentence.
14. Which of the following is a correct use of an exclamation point?
15. Solve this math problem: A baker makes 20 cakes. Each cake costs $15. How much money does he make in total if he sells all the cakes?

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