WorksheetsSentence Variety Practice
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 39mins
A dependent clause...
does not always contain both a subject and a verb
is not a complete thought
is a sentence fragment
all of the options
An independent clause is always...
a question
a complete sentence
a complete thought
a sentence fragment
A complex sentence...
has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction
has two or more dependent clauses connected by a conjunction
contains one independent and at least one dependent clause
a very long sentence
A compound sentence is...
A sentence that includes two independent clauses connected by a conjunction, as well as a dependent clause.
A sentence that includes an independent clause and a dependent clause.
A sentence that includes only one independent clause.
A sentence that includes two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.
What kind of sentence is this?
Pizza is the best lunch because the cheese and pepperoni are delicious.
complex
compound
compound-complex
What kind of sentence is this?
I wanted to pass the class, yet I didn't do any of my work.
complex
compound
compound-complex
Mallorie and Alexis went to the dance yesterday.
simple
compound
complex
The sixth graders got upset, so the principals ordered more.
simple
compound
complex
What is another name for a simple sentence?
dependent clause
independent clause
coordinating conjunction
prepositional phrase
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
Which of the following sentences is correct?
I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.
I wanted to go to school today but I was too tired.
I wanted to go to school today, but, I was too tired.
None of the above
Does this sentence need a comma?
When she was younger she believed in fairy tales.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Does this sentence need a comma?
I don't enjoy the snow because I hate being cold.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Does this sentence need a comma?
Although my friends begged me I chose not to go to the reunion.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Does this sentence need a comma?
Before we leave for our vacation we have to clean the house and take out the trash.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Does this sentence need a comma?
I only go to bed early if I have practice after school.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Does this sentence need a comma?
I hummed quietly to myself while I washed the dishes.
Add a comma
no comma needed
Identify the subordinate conjunction:
After we finish dinner, we are going to grandma's house.
After
we
going
house
Identify the subordinate conjunction:
I don't know when I'll be home because traffic is really bad in the evenings.
because
when
bad
evenings
The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called ____________.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex
Eric ran home the rest of the way because he knew he was in trouble.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex
My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Edwin and Julian found an expensive computer on the floor in the hallway .
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
During the assembly, Camila and Lindsay spoke quietly to one another.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Stay with us as long as you want.
We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.
Identify the subordinate conjunction:
I don't know when I'll be home because traffic is really bad in the evenings.
because
when
bad
evenings
Where does the comma belong?
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
John was delighted he got a part in the school play even though it was a small one.
comma after delighted
comma after part
comma after though
no comma needed
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.
comma after Because
comma after cold
comma after heated
no comma needed
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.
comma after out
comma after friends
comma after chores
no comma needed
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Alexandra plans to go to the mall to buy a dress for the prom after school today.
comma after plans
comma after mall
comma after after
no comma needed
Marc hated going to the beach because of the sand, the heat, and the smell.
simple
compound
complex
Select the preposition in the following sentence:
To get away, Isaac requested personal days after he turned in the big presentation.
To
away
after
turned
