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Sentence Structure Test #3

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
3.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
4.
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
d)
compound complex sentence
5.
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
6.

Barbara ran down the hill to see her best friend John who she had not seen in over 10 years.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

7.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
8.
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
9.
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
10.

All of the stars are visible because they are part of the Milky Way galaxy.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

11.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
12.
The sentence below is a simple sentence.
My mother and father wished me luck and drove me to the race.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Is the statement below true or false?
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more subordinate clause (dependent clause).
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What type of sentence is the sentence below?
I planned to go to the hockey game, but I could not get tickets.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
15.

What words correctly complete the statement below?

A ____________ ___________ has it own subject and verb, and can stand alone.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

c)

Subordinate clause

16.
What type of sentence is the sentence below?
If the climber slips, the belayer helps prevent falls.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
17.
What words correctly complete the statement below?
A _________________ _______________ or subordinate clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence.
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Main clause
18.

what type of clauses make up a complex sentence?

a)

One independent and one dependent

b)

one independent

c)

two independent

d)

two dependent

19.

A 'usual' compound sentence includes how many clauses

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

2

20.

A compound sentence has what type of clauses?

a)

an independent clause followed by a dependent clause

b)

a dependent clause followed by an independent clause

c)

a independent clause and an independent clause

d)

dependent clause and a dependent clause

21.

A complex sentence can have which of these structures?

a)

an independent clause followed by an independent clause

b)

a dependent clause followed by a dependent clause

c)

A dependent clause followed by an independent clause

d)

none of the above

22.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
The tacos and burritos are ready to eat.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
23.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
We need to complete the graphics for the project, so Addie and Sam are working on it now.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
24.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
Our hopes soured as Jake stepped to the plate, and the crowd cheered wildly.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
25.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
We walked to the beach, sat for a while in the sun, and took several dips in the water.
a)
simple
b)
compound 
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
26.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
Diana, whose laughter you can hear right now, is a very happy person.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
27.

A sentence with two independent clauses connected with a comma and conjunction is a:

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

28.
A sentence with a dependent clause, and an independent clause is a:
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Comound sentence
c)
Complex sentence
29.
This is an example of what type of sentence?
Spongebob Square Pants is my favorite show.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
30.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
The tacos and burritos are ready to eat.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
31.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
Before I left for school, I checked my book bag for my homework.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
32.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
The fans waited outside the fence to get a glimpse of the singer. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
33.

Where is the appositive phrase in this sentence: All I wanted was for John, the stupid librarian, to let me return my books.

a)

All I wanted

b)

to let me

c)

return my books

d)

none of the above

34.

How are subordinating conjunctions different from coordinating conjunctions?

a)

subordinating connect independent clauses and coordinating start dependent clauses

b)

subordinating start independent clauses and coordinating start dependent clauses

c)

subordinating start dependent clauses and coordinating start prepositional phrases

d)

subordinating start dependent clauses and coordinating connect independent clauses

35.

What other way can this sentence be written?


Ronald Chen walked into the door even though he was looking straight ahead.

a)

Even though he was looking straight ahead Ronald Chen walked into the door.

b)

Even though he was looking straight ahead, Ronald Chen walked into the door.

c)

Even though, he was looking straight ahead, Ronald Chen waked into the door.

d)

none of the above

36.

At the birthday party, the kids ran, skated, and ate.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

37.

Little Red Riding Hood was carrying a basket of flowers is going to her grandmother’s house.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

38.

What is the underlined word? I really want you to know your conjunctions, so we are going to do this Quizziz!

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

c)

not a conjunction

39.

What's the subordinating conjunction: Since you got a haircut, I haven't seen you.

a)

I

b)

haven't

c)

seen

d)

Since

40.
What's the subordinating conjunction: We can't be together if you drive that car. 
a)
if
b)
we
c)
together
d)
be
41.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? 
a)
After the game, we can go get dinner.
b)
We can go get dinner, after the game.
c)
After the game we can go get dinner. 
d)
We can go get dinner; after the game. 
42.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
I left, because you made me mad. 
b)
I left. Because you made me mad.
c)
I left because you made me mad. 
d)
Because you made me mad I left. 
43.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
b)
Because you sneezed I jumped.
c)
As, we walked you ran.
d)
If you, fall I'll catch you.
44.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
My brother will cry if you wake him.
b)
My brother will cry, if you wake him.
c)
My brother will cry - if you wake him.
d)
My brother will cry if, you wake him.
45.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Because I was sick I missed school.
b)
Because, I was sick I missed school.
c)
Because, I was sick, I missed school.
d)
Because I was sick, I missed school.
46.
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
I will be late today ____ my car has broken down.
a)
when
b)
because
c)
unless
47.
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
____ we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football.
a)
since
b)
unless
c)
when
48.
We heard the siren and saw the police car.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
49.
The trees grow tall and close together. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
50.
The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
51.
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
52.
Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
53.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

54.

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

55.
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
56.
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
57.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
58.
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
59.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
60.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class.
a)
simple
b)
compound
61.
Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
62.
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
63.
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
64.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
65.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
66.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
67.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
68.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence

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