Compound and Complex Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.

• Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

• If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• She likes to read books, and he likes to watch movies.

• When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom.

• I have a dog, and my friend has a cat.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• My favorite colors are blue, green and, red.

• She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• We visited Paris London, and Rome.

• He likes to play soccer, basketball and, tennis.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• I will call you when I arrive.

• She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

• If it rains, we will stay inside.

• Although he was tired, he continued working.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the complex sentence from the following options.

• The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

• I enjoy swimming, but my brother prefers running.

• After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.

• She sings beautifully, and he plays the guitar.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The cake was delicious, moist, and sweet.

• He went to the store to buy milk bread and eggs.

• She likes to dance, sing and, act.

• We need to buy, pencils, erasers, and notebooks.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Combine the following sentences into a compound sentence: "She wanted to go to the concert. She had to finish her homework first."

• She wanted to go to the concert, but she had to finish her homework first.

• She wanted to go to the concert because she had to finish her homework first.

• She wanted to go to the concert although she had to finish her homework first.

• She wanted to go to the concert if she had to finish her homework first.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence: "The alarm rang. I woke up immediately."

• The alarm rang, and I woke up immediately.

• I woke up immediately because the alarm rang.

• The alarm rang, so I woke up immediately.

• I woke up immediately, and the alarm rang.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• She was late because she missed the bus.

• He wanted to play soccer, but it started to rain.

• Although it was cold, we went for a walk.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

• The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.

• I will go to the party if I finish my work.

• She likes to paint, and he likes to draw.

• We went to the beach, and we had a picnic.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B