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Compound,Complex, Fragments and Run-On Sentences Evaluation

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
2.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
3.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
The hump of a camel stores fat, not water.
a)
simple
b)
compound
4.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
The camel can live in dry desert areas where other large animals cannot live.
a)
simple
b)
compound
5.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
A camel's hump can shrink when it goes without food, but a few days of eating and drinking can restore it.
a)
simple
b)
compound
6.

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

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

7.
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 
8.
Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together? 
The teacher could take her class to the zoo.
She could take them to the museum.
a)
,nor
b)
,but
c)
,or
d)
,for
9.
Which sentence IS a compound sentence?
a)
The class went on a field trip, and they learned a lot.
b)
Manny and Johnny played video games all day and night.
c)
Maria wanted to go to the mall but didn't.
d)
My birthday and Fourth of July fall on the same day. 
10.

Since the birds were chirping.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

11.

What word in this sentence is the subordinating conjunction?


While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.

a)

We

b)

ate

c)

looked

d)

while

12.

I am glad we went camping because it was so fun!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

13.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
14.
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction:
When you find the answer, let me know.
a)
answer
b)
when
c)
let
15.
Rewrite the sentence:
I will set the table while you cook dinner.
a)
While you cook dinner, I will set the table.
b)
While you cook dinner I will set the table.
c)
I will set the table, while you cook dinner.
16.

The fluffy black cat jumped over the fence.


Is this a Fragment, a Run-On or a Complete sentence?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

17.

The cute baby giraffe next to the fence.


Is this a Fragment, a Run-On or a Complete sentence?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

18.

Tom played a game he ate supper and went to bed.


Is this a Fragment, a Run-On or a Complete sentence?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

19.

When our family goes to the beach next summer.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

20.

Hamsters make great pets.


Is this a Fragment, a Run-On or a Complete sentence?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

21.

We watched a movie we ate popcorn and sang songs.


Is this a Fragment, a Run-On or a Complete sentence?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

22.

Which sentence corrects the run-on: The campfire was hot Greg cooked marshmallows.

a)

The campfire was hot, Greg cooked marshmallows.

b)

The campfire was hot, and Greg cooked marshmallows.

c)

The campfire was hot : Greg cooked marshmallows.

d)

The campfire was hot, Greg cooked, marshmallows.

23.

Which sentence corrects the fragment: When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning.

a)

When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning bright and early.

b)

When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning and I eat breakfast.

c)

When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning for school.

d)

When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning, I get ready for work.

24.

Which sentence corrects the fragment: Movies that have lots of action.

a)

Movies that have lots of action are my favorite.

b)

Movies that have lots of action and adventure.

c)

Movies that have lots of action in the beginning.

d)

Movies that have lots of exciting action.

25.
My uncle plays the drums he is in the band.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment