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Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex TEST

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Barbara was an acrobat in the circus.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

2.

We brought our new dog home from the pound.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

3.

The ancient Egyptians built pyramids for their pharaohs.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.

Where is Tucson located?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

How old are you?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

6.

In tomorrow's game, George will pitch, and Randy will be the catcher.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

7.

Rusty went inside, and he applied for a job.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.

My aunt and uncle have retired to Florida.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

The tornado struck in the morning.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.

Vikings settled in England over a thousand years ago.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

11.

The night sky was clear, but we did not see a single shooting star.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

12.

The empty wagon struck the fence and then crashed into the tree.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

13.

The southern magnolia has huge white flowers; the northern variety has smaller, somewhat pinkish flowers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

14.

Spinach, kale, beans, and peas are all relatively inexpensive.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

15.

James must remember the lantern, or we will have no light in the cabin.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

16.

I cleaned up the mess that you made.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

17.

The car, which had run smoothly all day, suddenly stopped.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

18.

England once ruled a large empire which included countries in many parts of the world.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

19.

Robert E. Lee, who commanded the Confederate armies, was a West Point graduate, and he also served in the Mexican War.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

20.

As I watched the girls, Susan planted the tulips, and Jessie planted the daffodils.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

21.

The main road was closed after the bridge collapsed.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

The actress whom I admire the most is Carol Burnett.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

23.

Sarah called home because she was late for dinner, but no one answered.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

24.

We continued our vacation trip when the dense fog lifted.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

25.

I will help you, if I can, yet I know little about making jelly.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

26.

If she can pack quickly, she can leave with me, but I must leave exactly in one hour.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

27.

The cactus will grow if you do not over-water it.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

28.

After we fell asleep, raccoons invaded our campsite, but we awoke and chased them away.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

29.

The soldiers, who had not eaten all day, were famished by evening.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

30.

If you read about Charlemagne, you will discover that he was a brilliant ruler.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex