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WorksheetsGraham Simple, Compound, Complex& Compound-Complex Sentences
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 8hrs 11mins
Is this a simple or compound?
Mary and Jazz are making the best in class.
a) simple
b) compound
Is this a simple or compound?
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him
a) simple
b) compound
You need two things to turn two simple sentences into one compound sentence. what are they?
a) two simple sentences
b) a coordinating conjunction
c) capital-period
d) comma-coordination conjunction
Which sentences is written correctly?
a) "I went to the movies' with Shirley and Rob went home."
b) "I went to the movies with Shirley, and Rob went home."
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
a) simple
b) Compound
c) complex
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
long-ago explores had not binoculars or cameras.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
Many stories have been written about the unicorn, and we sill read about them today.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 3,000,000
This kitten was warm and soft.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
which story did you like best?
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a) simple sentence
b) compound sentence
c) compound sentence
I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.
a) simple sentence
b) compound sentence
c) complex sentence
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a) simple sentence
b) compound sentence
c) complex sentence
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a) simple sentence
b) compound sentence
c) complex sentence
I really enjoy playing Quizzizz quizzes.
a) simple sentence
b) compound sentence
c) complex sentence
what type of sentence is this?
whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland and she worried about her mother.
a) simple
b) compound s
c) complex
d) compound-complex
what type of sentence is this?
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
a) simple
b) compound s
c) complex
d) compound-complex
what type of sentence is this?
Before he knew it, the winter was over , and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.
a) simple
b) compound s
c) complex
d) compound-complex
what type of sentence is this?
Sophie ,Josie, Hershey, and Gracie heard the cheese wrapper, they barked and jumped until I gave into their demands.
a) simple
b) compound s
c) complex
d) compound-complex
what type of sentence is this?
Hissing and growling, the kittens stood their ground: the four dogs were terrified.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
What must a compound sentence contain?
a) an independent clause and a dependent clause
b) two independent clauses
c) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma or joined by a semicolon
What must a complex sentence contain?
a) an independent clause and a dependent clause
b) two independent clauses
c) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma or joined by a semicolon
which is NOT a dependent clause?
a) After the sun came up
b) Because the game was almost over
c)I like to buy random items
Which is not a coordinating conjunction?
a) nor
b) when
c) yet
Which is not a subordinating conjunction?
a) While
b) But
c) unless
The cat fell in the lake: the whole neighborhood hear its cries.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The squirrel ran across the yard: the dog ran faster.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Mrs. Graham forgot to set her alarm: her dogs woke her up on time anyway.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Halloween is just around the corner: Kids are excited about trick or treating!
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Compound sentences contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction(FANBOYS)...OR...
a) a dependent clause
b) a semicolon
c) a subordinating conjunction
Find the dependent clauses
a) because the sun was hidden
b) My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni
c) since we won our first baseball game
Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he meaning to drive the ball farther than some processional golfers.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Find the independent clauses
a) The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.
b) A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him
c) the purple grapes
Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Although the sea turtle was tried, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The Discoverers team finally won the trophy, so they were very excited.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
David waned a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest tree are evergreen trees.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
That was such a good game!
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The trees grow tall and close together
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Although you may find this surprising, there are topical rain forest in Australia.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Trees in clouds forests are shorter, and they are deciduous.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
An avid reader, Trevor attends weekly book club meetings and finishes several novels every month.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African America playwrights.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Russia has a variety of natural resources including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, cooper, and lead.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Pam is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Blake took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
After a parrotfish eats algae-covered coral, the coral travels through the fish's digestive system, and then it is deposited in the reef as white coral sand.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The tan and white dog was happy and glad he had a good home.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
After I ran the 5k race, I slept for 10 hours.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
It was so hot outside, but I competed in the race anyway.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
She walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean although she was very tired.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
We had time to talk to the guidance counselor, but she wasn't in her office.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
I want you to go to Walmart, and I also need you to go to Family Dollar to get the items for the party.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
The band will play first today; the chorus will sing second for the program.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Since you are already late for work, I will call your boss and explain what happened.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Although you are early, I need you to stay after school today.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
Because Bear Creek Middle School is one of the best schools in the south area, it gets good comments, and most parents want their child to attend the school.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
Unless you study consistently, your grades may not be what you want them to be, and you may regret not studying consistently.
a) simple
b) compound
c) complex
d) compound-complex
