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Test- Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 6hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My sister and I were in the WVU Marching Band.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

2.

If you are thinking about going to college someday, you need to be thinking about where you would like to attend, and it's a good idea to do college visits.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

3.

We are very proud of our football team because they went undefeated for the season!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.

It's a great day to be a Timberwolf!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

When the cheerleaders are cheering, it is very loud.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

6.

Everyone is looking forward to lock in because they get to hang out with their friends, and they get to stay up late.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

7.

College week is a lot of fun whenever everyone participates.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.
The dynamic young man was able to entertain the crowd and make them listen.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
9.
George Washington is one of the forefathers of our country because he helped form it.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
10.
China has had many long dynasties since leadership is passed down through the family.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
11.
Do not be deceitful; always tell the truth.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
12.
If you pay attention to the story, you will discover the foreshadowing of what is to happen.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
13.
Since you moved one centimeter to the left, you were able to fit in the photo.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
14.
Indiana's Centennial was one hundred years ago, so Indiana is now two-hundred years old.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
15.
The percent of people passing the test was not very high.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
16.
The cause of the explosion was dynamite and a spark.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
17.
The angry girl was very spiteful, and she decided to get revenge.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
18.
What is the forecast for this weekend?
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
19.

I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

20.

The tan and white dog was happy and glad he had a good home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

21.

The Discoverers team finally won the trophy, so they were very excited.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

23.

Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

24.

That was such a good game!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

25.

I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

26.

After I ran the 5k race, I slept for 10 hours.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

27.

It was so hot outside, but I competed in the race anyway.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

28.

Although the sea turtle was tired, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

29.

She walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean although she was very tired.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

30.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

31.

We had time to talk to the guidance counselor, but she wasn't in her office.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

32.

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

33.

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the Above

34.

There are thirteen girls and fifteen boys in Mrs. Irving's fifth grade class.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

35.

Before we go to the bank.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

36.

I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

37.

I wanted to invite her to my birthday party, but I didn't know her address or phone number.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

38.

I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

39.

Don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

40.

We're going to be late if we don't hurry!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

41.

Unless you already know how to divide fractions.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

42.

Regan was dreading the test, yet she just wanted to get it over with.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

43.

My voice was shaking when it was my turn to speak.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

44.

Collin practices basketball for thirty minutes a day.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

45.

I wanted to buy a new Lego set with my birthday money, but my mom made me put all of it in the bank.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

46.

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

47.

Alex & Juan finished their homework yesterday.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

48.

Karl saw a movie this weekend, but he thought it was really boring.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

49.

Before Mahmood left class, he spoke to the teacher about his homework.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

50.

Amy expected to take a test today, but she was wrong.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

51.

The students did not have any questions after the teacher gave the assignment.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

52.

My friends and I went down to the cafeteria and had lunch.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

53.

We arrived at school early enough to get a coffee before class.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

54.

We can study here, or we can go to the library.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

55.

I got a horrible grade on my first test but a good one this time.

a)

Simple

b)

Compund

c)

Complex

56.

When Karen wanted information for her report, she went to the library.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

57.

We cannot take a break until we finish the project.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

58.

Everyone but Ricky came to the study group.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

59.

Sam began to study as soon as he got to the library.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

60.

Ying decided to ask a friend to edit her paper, and she liked her friend`s comments.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

61.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
62.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
63.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
64.
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
65.
The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
66.
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
67.
I want you to go to Walmart, and I also need you to go to Family Dollar to get the items for the party.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
68.
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
69.
The band will play first today; the chorus will sing second for the program.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
70.
She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
71.
Since you are already late for work, I will call your boss and explain what happened.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
72.
Although you are early, I need you to stay after school today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
73.

A simple sentence is also known as a(n)...

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

c)

fragment

74.

This type of sentence is made up of two independent clauses and can be joined together with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon (;).

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

75.

Which type of sentences has two independent clauses at least one dependent clause?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

76.

Which type of sentence is made up of one dependent clause and one independent clause?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex