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Sentence structure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

2.

William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

3.

We heard the siren and saw the police car.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

4.

Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

5.

Because she couldn't swim a stroke, Vick didn't enjoy boating or a water-related recreation.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

6.

The school play is this weekend, but I won't be able to attend.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

7.

The school play is this weekend, but I won't be able to attend.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

8.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
9.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

10.

Which is the correctly written sentence?

a)

Snoop Dog is actually a great artist, if you don't look at criminal history.

b)

Many teachers like rap but students do not know it.

c)

When I play a game on PlayStation, I have to stay focused.

11.

"You're time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." (Steve Jobs)

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

12.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
13.
Because there was a hurricane, we had to cancel our trip to the beach. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
14.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a)
The animals in the mountains can be loud at night.
b)
The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.
c)
When I get to the bottom of the mountain, I want to sit beside the stream.
d)
The valley is a very quiet place to sit and think at night.
15.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

a)

Anita wrote about sports for her report, but Susie wrote about art.

b)

The students could work with partners on their research projects.

c)

The fifth grade teacher read the reports and gave out the grades.

d)

Francine wanted to write a report about her favorite movie star.

16.

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

Since she arrived, everyone has been in a better mood.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

17.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
18.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. 
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
19.
Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
20.
What type of sentence is the following?
The team scored three touchdowns, punted twice, and rushed for a thousand yards.
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence