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WorksheetsRun-On, Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
A CLAUSE is:
Santa
Group of words
fragment
independent
An INDEPENDENT clause
group of words that form a complete sentence
group of words that form an incomplete thought
complex sentence
compound sentence
A DEPENDENT CLAUSE
can stand alone as a complete thought
can't stand alone as a complete thought
The "F" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for:
first
false
for
furthermore
The "Y" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for:
yesterday
your
yet
yearns
The "N" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for
no
neither
not
nor
The "S" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for
Suddenly
Such
So
Some
The "O" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S stands for
only
over
on
or
The "B" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for
because
but
before
by
The "A" in F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stands for
after
although
as
and
Jack is so cute, and he plays baseball.
simple
compound
complex
I want the sporty red car, but I will lease the practical blue one.
RUN-ON
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
SIMPLE
When I get home from work, I can't wait to kiss my Bowie!
simple
fragment
compound
complex
After being apart for years, he still had feelings for her.
compound
complex
simple
fragment
Which sentence pattern looks like this: Independent clause.
fragment
run-on
simple
compound
Which sentenced pattern looks like this: Independent clause; independent clause
simple sentence
run-on sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
When a sentence begins with a DEPENDENT CLAUSE, it must be followed by this punctuation mark:
semi-colon
period
comma
question mark
Which sentence pattern is this: Dependent clause, independent clause
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Fragment
Bears are classified as carnivores, or meat eaters. This sentence is:
Complete
Fragment
Run-On
Also enjoy feeding on plants and honey. This fragment lacks:
a subject
a predicate
Cuernavaca, a city in Mexico. This is a
sentence
fragment
run-on
I have to go to the store I have to buy milk.
Correct Sentence
Run-On
Fragment
Compound Sentence
Because they are myopic, or nearsighted. This is a
Complete Sentence
Fragment
Complex Sentence
Run-On
Kerry called the fire department, and they arrived very quickly. What part of speech is the underlined word?
subordinating conjunction
coordinating conjunction
verb
noun
Kerry called the fire department, and they arrived very quickly. This sentence is:
Complex
Simple
Compound
Run-On
After he got home, my father read us a story. What part of speech is the underlined word?
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
interjection
pronoun
After he got home, my father read us a story. This sentence is:
Simple
Compound
Complex
Run-On
We couldn't go to the beach because the car broke down. This sentence is a:
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
run-on sentence
The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat, but the audience did not applaud. This sentence is a:
compound sentence
Run-On
complex sentence
simple sentence
The forest was dark and gloomy, yet the children ran into it fearlessly. This sentence is a:
run-on
fragment
compound
complex
The forest was dark and gloomy, yet the children ran into it fearlessly. What part of speech is the underlined word?
subordinating conjunction
coordinating conjunction
pronoun
verb
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. are called:
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
adjectives
pronouns
The light above the sink went out yesterday. What part of the sentence is underlined?
subject
predicate
The light above the sink went out yesterday. What part of the sentence is underlined?
subject
predicate
Gold melts at 1064 degrees Celsius. The underlined word is what part of this sentence?
subject
predicate
The first gold rush in the United States was in Georgia in 1828. What part of the sentence is underlined?
subject
predicate
The first gold rush in the United States was in Georgia in 1828. What part of the sentence is underlined?
subject
predicate
Air pollution poses risks to all humans it can be deadly for asthma sufferers. This is an example of a:
complete sentence
run-on sentence
sentence fragment
Air pollution poses risks to all humans, it can be deadly for asthma sufferers. What type of sentence is this?
compound
complex
run-on
fragment
To fix a run-on sentence, simple add a comma. Is this true or false?
true
false
Air pollution poses risks to all humans, but it can be deadly for asthma sufferers. What type of sentence is this?
complex
run-on
fragment
compound
Our driver Cesar, who was a guide at the ruins. Identify this type of sentence.
run-on
fragment
complex
simple
The Kodiak bear, which may reach a weight of about 1,700 pounds and a length of about 10 feet. This is an example of a:
run-on sentence
simple sentence
sentence fragment
complex sentence
