Sentence Structures

Multiple Choice

Subordinating Conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS) always come in the middle of sentences.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS) would best fit: ____ my friends come over later, I need to help clean my room.

• For

• Because

• Before

• So

Multiple Choice

What kind of sentence is this:

WHEN I go to the mall, I like to go to Game Central.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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What kind of sentence is this:

I have to make a phone call.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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What kind of sentence is this:

We can go to Big Hero 6 or Penguins of Madagascar, BUT we can't go to both.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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What kind of sentence is this:

She needs to have a drink of water BEFORE she comes to class.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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WHEREVER you go, I will follow you.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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I will return that book AFTER I read it.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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What kind of sentence is this:

SINCE you can’t help me, I will do it myself.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

Complex sentences use AAAWWUUBBIS words.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

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The trees grow tall and close together. 

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

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The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin. 

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

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David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

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Trees in cloud forests are shorter, and they are deciduous.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

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I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.

• Simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

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I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

We recently read the short story "The Open Window" by Saki.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence

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After we read "The Open Window," we read "The Monkey's Paw."

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Lela stared at the textbook on her desk.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence
• Complex Sentence
• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

What did we have to do for homework last night?

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

When I was  younger we didn't have so much homework each night!

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Which story did you like better?

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

How do you remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS
• AAAWWWUBBIS

Multiple Choice

Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Because the students did not read and write their sentences, the teacher decided not to show the movie to the class.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and they went to the movies.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence
• Complex Sentence
• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

While she waited at the bus station, Alexia realized that the train was late.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence
• Complex Sentence
• Compound-Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

When combining two sentences to make a compound sentence you must add...

• comma and a conjunction
• comma and period
• or just a period
• only a conjunstion

Multiple Choice

How do you remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS
• AAAWWWUBBIS