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Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We enjoyed our day because we were allowed to choose our reading.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

2.

The baby cried for food.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

3.

The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once he saw the police.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

4.

Professor Allen's intelligent students completed and turned in their work.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

5.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

6.

Megan ate too much food.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

7.

Maria and Johnny thought they were best friends.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

8.

After he drove the new car, he knew he had to buy it.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

9.

They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

10.

The teacher started laughing when the students told him a joke.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

11.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

12.

The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

13.

Vampire Diaries is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

14.

After listening to the Kayne West CD, I have new respect for his music.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

15.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

16.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

17.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

18.

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

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

19.

After we left the movie theatre, we noticed a dent in Roger's car door.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

20.

My first period teacher told us about his promotion today.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence