WorksheetsSTRUCTURE QUIZ 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 9mins
A simple sentence consists of
one independent thought
one independent clause
"I like him because he’s funny." Which is the dependent clause?
I like him
because he's funny
A compound sentence consists of
one or more independent clauses
two or more independent clauses
Independent clauses can be joined by using
a coordinating conjunction
a subordinating conjunction
Which is a compound sentence?
I like walking on the beach with my dog.
I like walking but my dog likes running.
A complex sentence consists of an independent clause plus
a subordinating conjunction
a dependent clause
A dependent clause can begin with a relative pronoun or a
a subordinating conjunction
a coordinating conjunction
"I like him because he’s funny." Which is the dependent clause?
I like him
because he’s funny
Which is a complex sentence?
I was late because I missed my train.
We got up late so I missed my train.
A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and
one or more dependent clauses
two or more dependent clauses
"This is a simple sentence."
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
"My family came to Germany when I was in grade 5, but I never learned to speak German very well."
Complex sentence
Compound-complex sentence
"Because she runs every day, she is very fit."
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
"To build a doll's house you need wood, a hammer, a saw, and lots of nails."
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
"The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early."
Simple
Compound
"Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech."
Complex
Compound
"Jordan played football."
Simple
Compound
"After they rode their bikes, James and Eve ate lunch."
Complex
Compound
"After Darion ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days."
simple
compound-complex
"Because it rained, the school canceled field day."
complex sentence
compound sentence
"Although Noa lost her book, she was still able to study."
simple sentence
complex sentence
"I ate my dinner last night, but it made me sick." This sentence is an example of...
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
Compound sentences...
must have a comma and FANBOYS conjunction between two independent clauses
are always run-ons
Choose the sentence which is NOT a complex sentence.
When I go to school, I am usually very tired.
I am late to school, and I am also tired.
