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Simple & Compound Sentences

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

During the game, the varsity team scored three touchdowns, punted twice, and rushed for three hundred yards.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

2.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Many people prefer to own dogs; however, cats make great pets, too.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

3.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Many people have trouble reading dystopian novels; I, however, find them quite interesting.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

4.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

During their lunch meeting, Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire cheese pizza, a large antipasto salad, and an order of breadsticks.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

5.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

My father and I helped the neighbors rake leaves after the storm, and they helped us wash our windows.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

6.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I stopped at Starbucks on my way to school to buy one.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

7.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he has never been able to catch any of them.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

8.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The South American condor is smaller but much heavier than the California condor.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

9.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies during their time in Hollywood.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

10.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system, and it is farthest from the sun.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

11.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends this weekend.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

12.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

We sat directly behind home plate, wearing our new jerseys and enjoying the best nachos ever.

a)

simple

b)

compound

13.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Billie Jean King holds four U.S. tennis championship titles and won at Wimbledon six times.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

14.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The clothing store has many different sizes of this shirt; however, it comes in only one color.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

15.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The Congo River begins in Zaire, flows 2,718 miles, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

16.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Before leaving for school, Jonathan went downstairs, looked for his science textbook, and grabbed a snack from the kitchen.

a)

simple

b)

compound

17.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The weather should be warm and beautiful next weekend; therefore, we should plan to ride our bikes to the beach and have a picnic.

a)

simple

b)

compound

18.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Mr. Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings, and he left early each morning to catch the subway near his house.

a)

simple

b)

compound

19.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

My grandmother and grandfather will be visiting us for Thanksgiving but will probably stay at a local hotel instead of at our house.

a)

simple

b)

compound

20.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

We can each do small things to prevent the spread of Covid; for instance, we can wear a mask, wash our hands frequently, and avoid large gatherings indoors.

a)

simple

b)

compound

21.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

In the final seconds of the game, Josh ran down the field, into the endzone, and scored a touchdown.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

22.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Good friends are supportive during stressful times and can often help us solve our problems.

a)

simple

b)

compound

23.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Jonathan spent the entire evening finishing his DBQ essay for Mrs. Patrick, but he forgot to print a copy before going to school.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

24.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?
Jay finally saved enough money for his college tuition, but he couldn't decide on UGA or Georgia Southern University.

a)

simple

b)

compound

25.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The artist turned to a blank piece of paper, sketched a quick outline, and painted a beautiful landscape of the park.

a)

simple

b)

compound

26.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

For her project, Madison finished her book, analyzed the main character, and wrote an analysis of the main character for Mr. Angel's class.

a)

simple

b)

compound

27.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

  1. One of the movies up for an Oscar was a bit long and slow-paced; however, the stunning cinematography kept the audience engaged throughout.

a)

simple

b)

compound

28.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Because of the storm outside, the restaurant was quite crowded; nevertheless, we managed to find a table for four near the window.

a)

simple

b)

compound

29.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The two friends were quite tired after the long hike and decided to rest in the shade for a while.

a)

simple

b)

compound

30.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The roomful of guests enjoyed a fantastic meal, toasted the young couple with champagne, and danced at the wedding reception until late in the evening.

a)

simple

b)

compound

31.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The sun set behind the mountains, and the sky turned a deep shade of orange.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

32.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Sheila loves to read mystery novels and often finishes them in one sitting.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

33.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The rain poured down heavily, yet the children continued to play outside.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

34.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The cat slept on the windowsill, and the dog lay on the floor.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

35.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

After the rain stopped, the children went outside to play, and they built a fort in the backyard.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

36.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it to the guests, and received compliments all evening.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

37.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The sun set behind the mountains, and the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

a)

simple

b)

compound

38.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Emma baked a cake, decorated it with icing, and served it to her friends.

a)

simple

b)

compound

39.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The train was delayed due to heavy rain, but the passengers remained patient and calm.

a)

simple

b)

compound

40.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled in response.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

41.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The book was fascinating, so I read it in one sitting.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

42.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Sarah and Tom went to the market and bought fresh vegetables.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

43.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The teacher explained the lesson, but the students were not paying attention.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

44.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The students finished their science project, and they presented it to the class the next day.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

45.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Lily watered the plants, swept the porch, and fed the cat before leaving for school.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

46.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

The rain stopped, but the streets remained flooded for several hours.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

47.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

During Advantage, many students finished their homework, and they submitted it before the deadline.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

48.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

To celebrate the holiday, Maria baked a cake, decorated it with icing, and shared it with her friends.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

49.

What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?

Because of the storm, the train was delayed, but the passengers remained patient and waited quietly.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence