Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence Review

Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence Review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a phrase?

• on the rooftop

• he climbed on the rooftop

• after he climbed on the rooftop

• while he climbed on the rooftop

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a clause?

• in the morning

• after school

• before I leave

• since last month

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a DEPENDENT clause?

• Because it snowed yesterday

• Because of the snow

• it snowed yesterday

• none of these

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an INDEPENDENT clause?

• we get out of school early tomorrow

• due to spring break

• since it's spring break

• all of these

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a phrase?

• spring is here

• until summer begins

• while he ran

• over the hill

Multiple Choice

What is the simple subject of this sentence?

The job that she gave me required a lot of work.

• she

• work

• job

• gave

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the simple predicate (verb) of this sentence?

The job that she gave me required a lot of work.

• required

• gave

• job

• work

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the complete predicate of this sentence?

The job that she gave me required a lot of work.

• the job that she gave me

• the job

• she gave me

• required a lot of work

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the complete subject of this sentence?

The job that she gave me required a lot of work.

• The job that she gave me

• required a lot of work

• she gave

• a lot of work

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the dependent clause in this complex sentence?

While I study for a test, I prefer to have music playing.

Although I

• I prefer to have music playing

• while I study for a test

• I

• study

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the dependent clause in this complex sentence?

Jake and Lucas went to soccer practice after they finished their homework.

• Jake and Lucas went to soccer practice

• went to soccer practice

• finished their homework

• after they finished their homework

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the independent clause in this complex sentence?

Even though I have a headache, I have to do my chores and babysit my niece.

• I have to do my chores

• I have to do my chores and babysit my niece.

• Even though I have a headache

• Even though

Multiple Choice

What are the simple subjects in this compound sentence?

Baseball and softball are in season right now, but I don't enjoy either sport.

• Baseball and softball

• Baseball and softball, I

• I

• are, don't enjjoy

Multiple Choice

What are the simple predicates in this compound sentence?

Baseball and softball are in season right now, but I don't enjoy either sport.

• Baseball and softball, I

• are, don't

• are, don't enjoy

• season, sport

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this?

After we cooked dinner, I took a nap.

• complex

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this?

During November, we celebrate Thanksgiving.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this?

He caught a huge bass, yet he didn't win the contest after all.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this?

Dolphins, seals, and sharks are amazing animals.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this?

Because I didn't feel well, I stayed home from school today even though I had three tests.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex