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Composition Test 1

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dog is playing catch.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

2.

When my mother arrives.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

3.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

4.

I was watching my brother play video games.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

5.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

6.

While I was playing soccer.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

7.

When we get enough snow, we're going to go sledding.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

8.

I am trying to decide which book I want to read next.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

9.

The beach is a lot of fun, but the movies are even better.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

10.

I was very happy; I had pizza and ice cream.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

11.

I tend to be grumpy until I have my coffee in the morning.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

12.

She not only bought two dresses but she got matching shoes.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

13.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I live in New Palestine, Indiana.
b)
I live in New Palestine Indiana.
c)
I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.
14.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
15.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
16.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Let's eat, grandma!
b)
Let's, eat grandma!
17.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
18.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
19.

Which has the correct comma placement?

a)

Dear Grandma

b)

Dear, Grandma,

c)

Dear, Grandma

d)

Dear Grandma,

20.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
Today's date is Wednesday February 22, 2017.
b)
Today's date is Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
c)
Today's date is Wednesday, February, 22, 2017.
d)
Today's date is, Wednesday, February 22, 2017. 
21.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
My sister replied, " I don't have, any homework."
b)
My sister replied "I don't have any homework."
c)
My sister replied, "I don't have any homework."
d)
My sister, replied, "I don't have any homework."
22.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

No, I do not like broccoli.

b)

No I do not, like broccoli.

23.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

We aren't going, are we?

b)

We aren't, going are we?

24.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

Yes I am in that class.

b)

Yes, I am in that class.

25.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”

b)

Jimmy shouted “See you at the game!”

c)

Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game"!

d)

Jimmy shouted see you at the game!

26.
How old are you
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
27.
My name is Lucy
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
28.
Wow that movie was AWESOME
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
29.
Are we there yet
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
30.
Do you like cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
31.
OUCH that hurt
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
32.

What is your name

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

33.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
34.
The sky is blue
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
35.
Do you need help
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
36.
What is your favorite subject
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
37.
What an amazing book
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
38.
My favorite color is pink
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
39.

Because we have a quiz tomorrow, we need to study our notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

40.

Spring Break starts soon.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

41.

Anthony is in first place in the bracket, but others are close behind him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

42.

Sentence types and clauses are the two grammar skills that I will have to study for the exam.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

43.

Sentence types and clauses are the two grammar skills that I will have to study for the exam.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

44.

I want to get a job this summer because I want to have money to spend.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

45.

Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


Jan wants to eat dinner and go shopping.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

46.

Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


He had extra time to read the book after he completed the assignment.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

47.

Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


Pizza hut serves breadsticks, salads, and pizza on their menu.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex