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WorksheetsCompound and Complex Sentences
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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
5.
When a sentence does not make complete sense and needs more added to it then it is considered a
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
6.
What is the coordinating conjunction in the following sentences:
The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.
The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.
a)
is
b)
so
c)
and
d)
sea
7.
What is a complex sentence made of?
a)
2 independent clauses.
b)
Complex words.
c)
2 dependent clauses.
d)
1 independent and 1 dependent clause.
8.
How do you connect the clauses in a compound sentence?
a)
comma & FANBOY
b)
just a FANBOY
c)
subordinating conjunction (SWABI)
d)
comma
9.
I like vanilla, and I like chocolate.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
10.
I like vanilla and chocolate.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
11.
Pick the correct use of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
a)
The sky is blue. The grass is green.
b)
The sky is blue, and the grass is green.
c)
The sky blue; the grass green.
d)
The sky is blue; and the grass is green.
12.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
13.
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
14.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
15.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
16.
Morgan and Riley cannot wait until it is time for the competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
17.
When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
18.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
19.
Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
20.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
21.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
22.
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
23.
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
24.
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
25.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
26.
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
27.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
28.
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
29.
Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab.
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
30.
Spongebob likes to cook, so he works at the Krusty Krab.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
31.
Spongebob wants a driver's license, but he can't pass the test.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
32.
Squidward is Spongebob's neighbor, and Patrick is too.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
33.
Krabby Patties are delicious burgers.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
34.
Squidward hates Patrick, so he stays away from him.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
35.
Mr. Krabs has a daughter named Pearl.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
36.
I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
37.
Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina?
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
38.
My favorite food is pizza.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
39.
Although it was snowing outside, we still had to go to school.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
Complex
Complex
40.
I was running late, so I didn't finish my morning work.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
41.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class.
Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class.
a)
simple
b)
compound
42.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister.
Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister.
a)
simple
b)
compound
43.
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
44.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
45.
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
46.
Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
47.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
48.
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
3,000,000
49.
The kitten was warm and soft.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
50.
Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
51.
Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
52.
Which story did you like better?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
53.
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
54.
I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
55.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
56.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
57.
When I get home from school, I'm going to take a nap.
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
58.
Being alone can be scary unless you keep yourself busy.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
59.
It was really cold on Saturday night, so we had to cover up with blankets.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
60.
When it's cold, Corbin wears a black shirt under his jersey.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
61.
The cold weather doesn't bother him, but it does bother me!
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
62.
Skylar likes to play second base.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
63.
Noah hits 5th in the lineup, and he usually gets on base.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
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