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WorksheetsSimple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
compound
complex
simple
Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
compound
complex
complex
simple
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
compound
complex
simple
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
compound
complex
simple
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
compound
complex
simple
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
compound
complex
simple
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
compound
complex
simple
The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
You need two things to join simple sentences. What are they?
two simple sentences
a coordinating conjunction
capital - period
comma - coordinating conjunction
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
1
2
3
3,000,000
Find all the dependent clauses.
The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.
My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,
because the sun was hidden
since we won our first baseball game
Find all the independent clauses.
The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.
A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.
the purple grape
sitting on my chair
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
after
before
there is no comma
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
so
but
yet
for
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later.
or
so
but
nor
Which sentence is the correct compound sentence?
Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with.
Jennifer ate her lunch and, went to the ice cream store.
Brooke had her party but, none of her friends could sleepover.
Sarah and Julie had a picnic and then rode bikes
Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.
before for
after for
before yet
after yet
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S are
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
The gymnast dedicated her life to training, but her injury prevented her from going to the olympics.(what is the coordinating conjunction?)
the
but
gymnast
olympics
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S are in ______________ sentences
complex
compound
Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?
After, I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
After I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
After I got home from school I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
Identify the subject:
The scarecrow stands alone in the open field.
The scarecrow
Alone
Field
Stands
Identify the verb:
Peter's bedroom is a mess.
Peter
Bedroom
Is
Mess
Choose if the following sentence is a complete sentence or a fragment:
We bought tickets for the concert.
sentence
fragment
What is the subject of a sentence?
the verb
the action in the sentence
tells who or what the sentence is about
What is the complete predicate of this sentence?
Friday is the best day of the week.
Friday
is the best day of the week
best day
is
What is the subject of the sentence below?
Kevin is not going to the ballgame tonight.
Ballgame
Kevin
tonight
going
What is the verb in the sentence below?
The playground had two new slides
The
playground
had
two new slides
What word in this sentence is the subordinating conjunction?
While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.
We
ate
looked
while
Since I had homework, I wasn't able to go to the dance.
Please select 2 answers.
This is a dependent clause.
This is an independent clause.
This is a complex sentence.
Since is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence.
Because my dog got fleas.
Please select 2 answers!
This is a dependent clause.
This is an independent clause.
This is a complex sentence.
Because is the subordinating conjunction in this clause.
Although I am ready for summer,
Which of the following COULD make this a complex sentence?
Select all that may be right!
I am sad to see you all leave Orendorf!
I have a lot of work to do before the last day of school!
it will be hard to say goodbye to my friends!
I will enjoy what is left of the school year!
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
One independent clause
One dependent clause
An independent clause and a dependent clause
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
independent clauses
dependent clauses
both a and b
simple sentences
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
True
False
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
True
False
Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.
If
When
While
Summer
Which sentence is an independent clause?
Jill likes to go to the beach.
Whenever you finish.
If you read The Outsiders.
Before you eat breakfast.
If you will stay, I'll prepare a snack.
Correctly written and punctuated
Not correctly punctuated
Almost correctly punctuated
None of the above
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
While you were outside.
If you don't study.
When you get to the goal.
all of the above
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
If the band marches in the parade.
When you purchase candy.
Although it is snowing.
All of the above
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma.
Where does the comma belong?
Between unless and you
Between graduate and you
Between not and need
This complex sentence does not need a comma
Can a dependent clause stand alone?
Yes, it is a complete thought.
No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.
Neither a or b
Do relative pronouns start dependent clauses?
Relative pronouns are as follows:
(that, which, who, whom or whose)
Yes
No
A dependent clause is a complete thought.
True
False
Which are correctly written complex sentences?
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
Although I was tired.
An adjective describes a noun.
A proper noun needs to be capitalized.
A subject tells who or what the sentence is about.
True
False
Because you are my best friend I will be loyal to you always.
Where does the comma belong?
between friend and I
between you and are
between loyal and to
This is a correctly written and punctuated complex sentence.
