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Sentence Structure

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

2.

What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

3.

What type of sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

4.
Landon is a great pitcher.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
5.
The next person to bat is Shae.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
6.
When the ball fell in Lilly's glove.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
7.
The ball bounced past Jonathan.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
8.
The flower growing in the outfield.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
9.
Who is on first base?
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
10.
Sarah got a homerun!
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
11.
James ran to first base.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
12.
Threw across the field.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
13.
The boy and the ball.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
14.
The boy and the ball.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
15.
The cat jumped on the bench.
a)
complete
b)
incomplete
16.

A simple sentence needs a subject, a verb, and

a)

a to be a complete thought.

b)

a dependent clause.

17.

Bobby ran home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

18.

After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked and he was unable to walk for three days.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

19.

Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

20.

Do you have any change?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

21.

Josephine sold her broken computer, and she used the money to buy a new one.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

Whenever my cat meows, my dog chases after her.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

23.

If Jason gets in trouble, he won't be able to go to the dance, and his parents will be furious.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

24.

Josh and Ricky are always arguing.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

25.

The lasagna started to burn, and the smoke alarm was triggered.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

26.

The tree toppled because its trunk was rotten.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

27.

When I wrote my ELA paper, my mother helped me, and my father napped on the sofa.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

28.

Because we couldn't sleep, we drove all night to Las Vegas, and then we lost all of our money.

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

d)

Compound

29.
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
30.
After I finished practicing piano, I'll help you make fudge.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
31.

When George saw Keisha, it was love at first sight.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

32.
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
33.
Because she couldn't swim a stroke, Vick didn't enjoy boating or a water-related recreation.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
34.
I need to shorten the hem of this dress and add new buttons if I'm going to wear it for another season.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compoud-complex
35.
Beth takes French, and Bob takes Spanish.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
36.
A compound sentence is split by...
a)
a comma and conjunction
b)
just a conjunction
c)
just a comma
d)
a subordination conjunction
37.
Find the subject: John looked out of the window to check the sky. 
a)
John
b)
John looked
c)
John looked out
38.
Identify the simple subject: 
The nail had punctured the right front tire.
a)
Nail
b)
Punctured
c)
right
d)
tire
39.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I want to go to Nashville this summer and I want to go to New York this Christmas.
a)
Yes
b)
No
40.
Fill in the blank with the best coordinating conjunction: 
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school. 
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
and

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