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Sentence Types (Phrases & Clauses)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cindy is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

2.

The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

3.

We can watch the presidential debate, which will be broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.

The production of a single pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flowers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

6.

An avid reader, Victor attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

7.

Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.

After a parrotfish eats algae-covered coral, the coral travels through the fish's digestive system, and then it is deposited in the reef as white coral sand.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

11.

Dalton always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

12.

Simon took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

13.

The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

14.

Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

15.

During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

16.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

17.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

18.

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

19.

As Ruben sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

20.

Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex