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Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

2.

The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

3.

After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and they went to the movies.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.

The man believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer was sent to jail.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

6.

Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

complex-compound

7.

Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.

After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to the gym to exercise.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.

While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

11.

A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

phrase

c)

dependent clause (subordinate clause)

d)

independent clause

12.

Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

13.

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called ____________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

14.

Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex

15.

In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

16.

The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex

17.

Eric ran home the rest of the way because he knew he was in trouble.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex

18.

My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

19.

Edwin and Julian found an expensive computer on the floor in the hallway .

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

20.

During the assembly, Camila and Lindsay spoke quietly to one another.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

21.

Mrs. Abramowitz said that will be enough, and Muhammed agreed.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

While the music played, J.P. went in through the side door.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

23.

While reading in the library, Alyan, Rayden, and William heard the fire alarm go off, so they ran out of the building without waiting for the teacher.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

24.

While I napped, Nick sang a lovely lullaby and Julian played his guitar.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

25.

William is known to make jokes and doodle on his notebook during class.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex