WorksheetsSentence Structure
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 59mins
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.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
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.
5.
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
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.
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma.
Where does the comma belong?
Where does the comma belong?
a)
Between unless and you
b)
Between graduate and you
c)
Between not and need
d)
This complex sentence does not need a comma
8.
A dependent clause is a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
10.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
11.
The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
12.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
13.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
14.
Morgan and Riley cannot wait until it is time for the competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
15.
When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
16.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
17.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
18.
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
19.
The museum was closed, so we went to the zoo instead.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
20.
Andy made extra money mowing lawns.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
21.
The brown dog with the red collar chased the ball.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
22.
Because there was a hurricane, we had to cancel our trip to the beach.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
23.
I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
24.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
25.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
26.
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
27.
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
28.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
29.
What did we have to do for homework last night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
30.
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
31.
When I was younger we didn't have so much homework each night!
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
32.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
33.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
34.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
35.
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.
a)
Simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
36.
Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
37.
Emilia has several hobbies that she enjoys, but the one on which she spends the most time is woodcarving.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
38.
They couldn't make a cake ________ they did not have any milk.
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
or
39.
The tiger went hunting __________ it got dark.
a)
if
b)
when
c)
until
40.
Our teacher graded the papers ___________ we watched the movie.
a)
unless
b)
while
c)
when
41.
The ghost floated up the stairs __________ the next morning.
a)
while
b)
since
c)
until
42.
We're going to the circus ___________ we can get tickets in time.
a)
if
b)
when
c)
until
43.
Emma and Kate went to the library near school _________ cheerleading practice.
a)
when
b)
after
c)
because
44.
Sue will dance in the show today ________ she is late.
a)
unless
b)
until
c)
since
45.
The big window is closed _______ yesterday afternoon.
a)
since
b)
until
c)
because
46.
What makes a complex sentence?
a)
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clause(s)
b)
2 independent clauses
c)
2 dependent clauses
d)
a subject and a verb
47.
When does a complex sentence require a comma?
a)
Only if the dependent clause comes first
b)
If the verb comes first
c)
if the independent clause comes first
d)
if there are 2 dependent clauses
48.
Because of the rainstorm, the baseball game was cancelled.
a)
correct punctuation
b)
incorrect punctuation
49.
The girl enjoy the game, since her team won.
a)
Correct punctuation
b)
Incorrect punctuation
50.
Once the game was over the team got on the bus.
a)
Correct punctuation
b)
Incorrect punctuation
51.
After a tough game, it was time to rest.
a)
Correct punctuation
b)
incorrect punctuation
52.
What kind of sentence uses 1 independent and 1 dependent clause?
a)
compound sentence
b)
simple sentence
c)
complex sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
53.
The girl missed the bus, but luckily her mom was in town.
a)
compound sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
simple sentence
d)
a bad sentence
54.
The school had to delay because the roads were icey.
a)
compound sentence
b)
simple sentence
c)
compound-complex
d)
complex sentence
55.
Once the rain stopped, the sun came out.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
d)
?????
56.
We went to the park, but we didn't eat lunch there.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
57.
The kitten was warm and soft.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
58.
I forgot my jacket, so I stayed inside at recess.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
59.
Ana didn't come to school today because she is sick.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
60.
The boys built a fort in the backyard.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
61.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence?
Since fourth grade, she'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
Since fourth grade, she'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
a)
She'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
b)
Since fourth grade,
62.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is dependent or independent.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
63.
Identify the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence:
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
a)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either
b)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if
c)
if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
d)
you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
64.
Identify the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence:
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
a)
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow
b)
because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
65.
Identify the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence:
He talks about what he will eat for dinner while he eats lunch.
He talks about what he will eat for dinner while he eats lunch.
a)
while he eats lunch.
b)
He talks about what he will eat for dinner
66.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following sentence?
As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
a)
As I walked outside for recess,
b)
he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
67.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence?
Although Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him.
Although Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him.
a)
Although Vincent is gone,
b)
I can still have fun without him.
68.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
69.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
70.
Where should the comma go?
On the other hand I enjoy language arts.
On the other hand I enjoy language arts.
a)
after hand
b)
after on
c)
there is no comma
71.
Where should the comma go?
Until then Marian had never really thought much about vocal technique.
Until then Marian had never really thought much about vocal technique.
a)
there is no comma
b)
after Marian
c)
after then
72.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
73.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
74.
After I came home, I put the groceries away.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
75.
While the cake cooled, I prepared the frosting.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
100 %
