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Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
2.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
3.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.
6.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
If the band marches in the parade.
b)
When you purchase candy.
c)
Although it is snowing.
d)
All of the above
7.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
8.
Which of the following should NOT be used to join two independent clauses?
a)
Comma & Coordinating Conjunction
b)
Semi-Colon
c)
Comma
d)
Semi-Colon, Conjunctive Adverb, & a comma
9.

Although Tom reads nonfiction books, Jack reads books, Jack reads comic books.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

10.

When he was younger, Tom also read manga and graphic novels.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

11.
Many people enjoy reading, but, unfortunately, some do not.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
12.
Today, I baked a delicious chocolate cake.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
13.
Afterward, I came home and put the groceries away.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
14.
I put the milk and sugar in the bowl, and then I folded in the flour.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
15.
I also added eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
16.
Pirates, who were actually called 'privateers', roamed the seas in the 17th century.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
17.
Most pirates were hired by the English crown, but a few were not.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
18.
Captain Kidd sailed all over the world, and he acquired treasure from many other countries.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
19.
When pirates sailed across the ocean, they would search for merchant ships.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
20.
Because it was against the law, privateering was popular in the 1600's.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
21.
Blackbeard's real name was Edward Teach; his ship was called the "Queen Anne's Revenge".
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
22.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
23.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
24.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
25.
I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
26.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
27.
When I play a Quizizz quiz I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
28.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
29.
I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
30.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class.
a)
simple
b)
compound
31.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
32.
You need two things to join simple sentences. What are they?
a)
two simple sentences
b)
a coordinating conjunction
c)
capital - period
d)
comma - coordinating conjunction
33.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
34.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
35.
Which sentence reads more clearly?
a)
"I went to the movies with Shirley and Rob went home."
b)
"I went to the movies with Shirley, and Rob went home."
36.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
37.
Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
38.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
39.
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
3,000,000
40.
The kitten was warm and soft.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
41.
Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
42.
Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
43.
Which story did you like better?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
44.
I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
45.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
46.
We went to the park, but we didn't eat lunch there.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
47.
The kitten was warm and soft.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
48.
I forgot my jacket, so I stayed inside at recess.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
49.
Ana didn't come to school today because she is sick.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
50.
Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
51.
I want to wear my blue shirt with the yellow and green stripes.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
52.
Tasha writes poems, and she plays the piano.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
53.
Do you like to play soccer, or do you prefer baseball?
a)
simple
b)
compound 
c)
complex
54.
We should eat dinner before we go to the party.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
55.
Because the tropical storm gained strength, our flight to Belize was canceled. 
What is the dependent clause and type?
a)
Because the tropical storm gained strength- adjective
b)
Because the tropical storm gained strength- adverb
c)
our flight to Belize was canceled- adjective
d)
our flight to Belize was canceled- adverb
56.
I can't find the baseball and mitt that my cousin lent me.
What is the dependent clause and type?
a)
I can't find the baseball and mitt - adjective
b)
I can't find the baseball and mitt - adverb
c)
that my cousin lent me- adjective
d)
that my cousin lent me- adverb
57.
If you've ever wanted to step into the past, you'll like this museum.
What is the dependent clause and type?
a)
If you've ever wanted to step into the past - adjective
b)
If you've ever wanted to step into the past - adverb
c)
you'll like this museum - adjective
d)
you'll like this museum - adverb
58.

Elephants, although they are large, are not predators.

a)

adjective clause

b)

Adverb clause

59.

You must keep practicing the song until you get it right.

a)

Adverb clause

b)

Adjective clause

60.

Give us a call when you get back from your trip.

a)

Adjective clause

b)

Adverb clause

61.

This is the park where you can walk your dog

a)

Adjective clause

b)

Adverb clause

62.

Before we go on vacation, we must make reservations

a)

adjective clause

b)

Adverb clause

63.

To whom are you talking to.

a)

Adverb clause

b)

Adjective clause

64.
Identify the clause type:
Because I love dessert, I went to Ella's after school.
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
not a clause
65.
A ___________ is a word group that has a subject OR a verb, but not both
a)
clause
b)
phrase
66.
A ___________is a word group that has both a subject and a verb. 
a)
phrase
b)
clause
67.
Identify the clause type:
The frozen yogurt that I bought had chocolate syrup on it. 
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
not a clause
68.
Identify the clause type:
My friend who met me there got a treat too. 
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
69.
Identify the clause:
My favorite flavor is pineapple although I like chocolate too. 
a)
My favorite
b)
pineapple
c)
like chocolate too
d)
although I like chocolate too
70.
Identify the noun or pronoun the clause is modifying:
My dog, who loves ice cream, got a treat too. 
a)
treat
b)
dog
c)
who
d)
ice cream
71.
Identify the clause:
Since I went to Ella's, I've been looking forward to FroYo Friday! 
a)
I've been looking
b)
FroYo Friday
c)
Since I went to Ella's
d)
Since I went
72.
Identify the clause type:
Since I went to Ella's, I've been looking forward to FroYo Friday! 
a)
Adjective
b)
Adverb
73.

Identify the clause:

My favorite flavor is pineapple although I like chocolate too.

a)

I like chocolate too

b)

although I like chocolate too

c)

My favorite flavor

74.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
75.

Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?

a)

adjective clauses

b)

Adverb clauses

c)

simple sentences

76.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
77.

Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.

a)

If

b)

When

c)

While

d)

who

78.

Did you research the author __________ we read about during English class last week?

a)

Who

b)

Whose

c)

Of which

d)

Whom

79.
1. What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
 When you study the American Revolution,you may learn about the heroic deeds of a woman known as Molly Pitcher. 
a)
When you study the American Revolution
b)
you may learn
c)
about the heroic deeds
d)
of a woman known as Molly Pitcher.
80.
1. The subordinate clause in this sentence is shown in red.  Is it an adverb or adjective clause?
 When you study the American Revolution, you may learn about the heroic deeds of a woman known as Molly Pitcher. 
a)
Adverb Clause because it answers the question "When? "
b)
Adjective Clause because it modifies the noun Molly Pitcher
c)
Adjective Clause because it modifies the noun "you"
81.

Adjective clauses modify...

a)

verbs

b)

nouns and pronouns

c)

prepositions

82.

Adverb clauses modify...

a)

verbs

b)

nouns and pronouns

c)

prepositions

83.

Adjective clauses begin with...

a)

verbs

b)

relative pronouns

c)

subordinating conjunctions

84.

Adverb clauses begin with...

a)

verbs

b)

relative pronouns

c)

subordinating conjunctions

85.

Adjective or Adverb clause?

Ashley swam until it started raining.

a)

Adjective clause

b)

Adverb clause

86.
A black hole, which results after a star has collapsed, can trap energy.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
87.
Most proverbs are sayings that give advice.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
88.
A bridge of steel is stronger than a bridge made of wood.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
89.
Games gave the children practice in skills they would need when they became adults.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
90.
We will play outside after lunch.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
91.
The children made balls out of materials such as wood and tree roots before they started playing.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
92.
While some children played catch with pine cones, others had cone throwing contests.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
93.
He will leave in a few minutes.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
94.
A friend is a person whom you can trust.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
95.

Billy, a photographer, likes to take pictures of elephants, giraffes and dolphins.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

APPOSITIVE & SERIES

c)

COMPOUND VERB & ADVERB CLAUSE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & COMPOUND SENTENCE

96.

Before Scott goes to the store, he needs to rake leaves and clean the toilet.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

APPOSITIVE & SERIES

c)

COMPOUND VERB & ADVERB CLAUSE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & COMPOUND SENTENCE

97.

Mike always travels through the forest because he enjoys the sound of nature.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

APPOSITIVE & SERIES

c)

COMPOUND VERB & PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & ADVERB CLAUSE

98.

Jason, who is unable to walk, crawls and scurries across the floor.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

APPOSITIVE & SERIES

c)

COMPOUND VERB & PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & ADVERB CLAUSE

99.

Slicing through the snow, Mary glided into the forest.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE & APPOSITIVE

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE & PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & ADVERB CLAUSE

100.

Before he could hit the ball, he had to slow down, which was not easy to do.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

ADVERB CLAUSE & ADJECTICE CLAUSE

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE & PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & ADVERB CLAUSE

101.

Punched by his sister, Jerrod screamed, cried and ran to his mom.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE & COMPOUND VERB

b)

ADVERB CLAUSE & ADJECTICE CLAUSE

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE & SERIES

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE & ADVERB CLAUSE

102.

The first person whose name is called will be the team leader.

a)

Adjective Clause

b)

Adverb Clause

103.
I call on Malcolm whenever I need with my algebra course.
a)
Adjective Clause
b)
Adverb Clause
104.
Hector had many fine qualities that made him an outstanding student.
a)
Adjective Clause
b)
Adverb Clause
105.
The twins agreed to stay home as long as we agreed to bring them food.
a)
Adjective Clause
b)
Adverb Clause
106.
Most proverbs are sayings that give advice.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
107.
The problem that worries us right now is the pollution of underground sources of water.
a)
adjective clause
b)
adverb clause
c)
not a clause
108.

Mr. Groth, who is a bit crazy, needs some rest this weekend.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

109.

Mr. Staack drove to the gas station and bought some donuts.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

110.

Mr. Prescott dove under the fence to avoid an annoying student.

a)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

b)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (#5)

c)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

111.

Mr. Prescott tripped over his big stick and hit his head on a desk.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

112.

Hoping for a snow day, Mr. Groth eagerly wanted to play on his Xbox.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

113.

Before the opera could begin, Mr. Severson started to cry.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

114.

Mr. Prescott beamed a kid in the face with a dodge ball, but the kid laughed at how pathetic his throw was.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

115.

Dodge ball is best played when players "duck, dodge and dodge some more."

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE (#6)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE (#1)

e)

SERIES (#3)

116.

Mr. Severson, a science teacher, made several kids puke after dissecting a frog.

a)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (#5)

e)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

117.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (#5)

e)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

118.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

b)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE (#8)

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (#5)

e)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

119.

Mr. Staack wants to buy cookies, donuts and cake.

a)

APPOSITIVE (#4)

b)

SERIES (#3)

c)

COMPOUND VERB (#2)

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE (#5)

e)

ADVERB CLAUSE (#7)

120.
Which one of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a)
how
b)
when
c)
whereas 
d)
because
121.
An adverbial clause always has a ______ and a _______.
a)
subject and adverb
b)
subject and verb
c)
adverb and conjunction
d)
verb and adjective
122.
You must use a ______ if the adverb clause is at the beginning of the sentence.
a)
period
b)
semicolon
c)
comma
d)
conjunction
123.

Is the following clause independent or subordinate:

Although the truth can be hard to hear.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

124.

Is the following clause independent or subordinate:

Sharon laughed.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

125.

Is the following clause independent or subordinate:

Before somebody pokes an eye out.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

126.

Is the following clause independent or subordinate:

Because you are a unique individual.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

127.

Is the following clause independent or subordinate:

When will the bell ring?

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

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