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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences (Pretest)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Since he plays for the Vikings, I wore cardinal and grey.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
2.
It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
3.
When it's cold, Corbin wears a black shirt under his jersey.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
4.
The cold weather doesn't bother him, but it does bother me!
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
5.
Skylar likes to play second base. 
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
6.
Noah hits 5th in the lineup, and he usually gets on base.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
7.
The pitcher tries to trick Briza, but she is pretty smart.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
8.
Before the ball is pitched, Catey gets ready. 
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
9.
In the last game on Saturday,  Riley hit a double that brought in the winning run!
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
10.
If they won the first game on Sunday, Gabby's team would get to play in the Championship game that night.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
11.
The Vikings won the first game on Saturday!
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
12.
When Hailey went to bat in the 4th inning, she smacked the ball to right field and stopped on 2nd base.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
13.
After Hunter hit a homerun, Hannah was up to bat.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
14.
Because David hit a home run, Tylor was able to score.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
15.
Our boys beat the other team, and everyone went home with a trophy!
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
16.
Chance's baseball team played in a tournament last weekend.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
17.
Dylan's team gets to keep playing games unless they lose.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
18.
After he hit a walk-off grand slam, the entire team hustled to home plate, and they cheered for their teammate.
a)
compound sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound-complex sentence
19.
If the baseball team wins the championship, they will get to go to Disney World, and they will also go to Universal Studios.
a)
compound-complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
20.
The team started off losing the championship although they played the best they could, but they ended up winning the game.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound-complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
21.

Which sentence below is complete?

a)

My mom and her best friends.

b)

The little town in the middle of the field.

c)

I love Star Wars.

d)

Jiggling and bouncing all the way down the hill.

22.

Which sentence below is complete?

a)

Calm, cool, and collected.

b)

Will you watch me skate?

c)

My big, fat, dopey dog!

d)

YIKES!

23.

Which sentence below is INcomplete?

a)

Her favorite red dress was ruined.

b)

The paint made a huge mess on the carpet.

c)

It spilled all over everything.

d)

Don't know what to do about it.

24.

Select all complete sentences:

a)

His brand new skateboard.

b)

My favorite game on Xbox.

c)

Who left the ice cream out?

d)

I ate it all.

e)

My little brothers and sisters.

25.

Select all complete sentences:

a)

Was running into everything!

b)

My very best friend in the whole wide world.

c)

Th keys, phone, charger, and wallet.

d)

My brother is a goof.

e)

That was my mom.

26.

Which of the following is a FANBOYS conjunction?

a)

Although

b)

It

c)

Yet

d)

Because

27.

Which of the following is a FANBOYS conjunction?

a)

So

b)

Before

c)

Until

d)

Was

28.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

a)

Inside

b)

Beneath

c)

Before

d)

For

29.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

a)

Although

b)

But

c)

So

d)

And

30.

Select all of the subordinating conjunctions:

a)

Until

b)

Because

c)

When

d)

Unless

e)

After

31.

Which of the following best describes a SIMPLE sentence?

a)

A dependent clause

b)

An independent clause

c)

2 dependent clauses

d)

2 independent clauses

32.

Which of the following best describes a COMPOUND sentence?

a)

Two dependent clauses

b)

A FANBOYS conjunction

c)

An independent and dependent clause

d)

Two independent clauses

33.

Which of the following best describes a COMPLEX sentence?

a)

A dependent clause

b)

An independent clause

c)

3 independent clauses

d)

A dependent clause plus an independent clause

34.

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

a)

Before we go to the movies.

b)

My mother wants to call me.

c)

Did you pack your clothes?

d)

Unless she says you can.

35.

Which of the following are independent clauses?

a)

My mother is my best friend.

b)

Although it is cold outside.

c)

Until I see some improvement.

d)

Before I can come over.

e)

She is the coolest person.

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