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Graham Simple, Compound, Complex& Compound-Complex Sentences

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 8hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is this a simple or compound?

Mary and Jazz are making the best in class.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

2.

Is this a simple or compound?

Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

3.

You need two things to turn two simple sentences into one compound sentence. what are they?

a)

a) two simple sentences

b)

b) a coordinating conjunction

c)

c) capital-period

d)

d) comma-coordination conjunction

4.

Which sentences is written correctly?

a)

a) "I went to the movies' with Shirley and Rob went home."

b)

b) "I went to the movies with Shirley, and Rob went home."

5.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?

Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) Compound

c)

c) complex

6.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

long-ago explores had not binoculars or cameras.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

7.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

Many stories have been written about the unicorn, and we sill read about them today.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

8.

How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?

a)

a) 1

b)

b) 2

c)

c) 3

d)

d) 3,000,000

9.

This kitten was warm and soft.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

10.

Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

11.

Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

12.

which story did you like best?

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

13.

I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

14.

If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.

a)

a) simple sentence

b)

b) compound sentence

c)

c) compound sentence

15.

I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.

a)

a) simple sentence

b)

b) compound sentence

c)

c) complex sentence

16.

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.

a)

a) simple sentence

b)

b) compound sentence

c)

c) complex sentence

17.

When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.

a)

a) simple sentence

b)

b) compound sentence

c)

c) complex sentence

18.

I really enjoy playing Quizzizz quizzes.

a)

a) simple sentence

b)

b) compound sentence

c)

c) complex sentence

19.

what type of sentence is this?

whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland and she worried about her mother.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound s

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

20.

what type of sentence is this?

Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound s

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

21.

what type of sentence is this?

Before he knew it, the winter was over , and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound s

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

22.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound s

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

23.

what type of sentence is this?

Hissing and growling, the kittens stood their ground: the four dogs were terrified.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

24.

What must a compound sentence contain?

a)

a) an independent clause and a dependent clause

b)

b) two independent clauses

c)

c) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma or joined by a semicolon

25.

What must a complex sentence contain?

a)

a) an independent clause and a dependent clause

b)

b) two independent clauses

c)

c) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma or joined by a semicolon

26.

which is NOT a dependent clause?

a)

a) After the sun came up

b)

b) Because the game was almost over

c)

c)I like to buy random items

27.

Which is not a coordinating conjunction?

a)

a) nor

b)

b) when

c)

c) yet

28.

Which is not a subordinating conjunction?

a)

a) While

b)

b) But

c)

c) unless

29.

The cat fell in the lake: the whole neighborhood hear its cries.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

30.

The squirrel ran across the yard: the dog ran faster.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

31.

Mrs. Graham forgot to set her alarm: her dogs woke her up on time anyway.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

32.

Halloween is just around the corner: Kids are excited about trick or treating!

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

33.

Compound sentences contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction(FANBOYS)...OR...

a)

a) a dependent clause

b)

b) a semicolon

c)

c) a subordinating conjunction

34.

Find the dependent clauses

a)

a) because the sun was hidden

b)

b) My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni

c)

c) since we won our first baseball game

35.

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

36.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he meaning to drive the ball farther than some processional golfers.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

37.

Find the independent clauses

a)

a) The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.

b)

b) A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him

c)

c) the purple grapes

38.

Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

39.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

40.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

41.

We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

42.

Although the sea turtle was tried, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

43.

The Discoverers team finally won the trophy, so they were very excited.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

44.

I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

45.

David waned a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

46.

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest tree are evergreen trees.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

47.

That was such a good game!

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

48.

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

49.

The trees grow tall and close together

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

50.

The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

51.

Although you may find this surprising, there are topical rain forest in Australia.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

52.

Trees in clouds forests are shorter, and they are deciduous.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

53.

An avid reader, Trevor attends weekly book club meetings and finishes several novels every month.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

54.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

55.

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

56.

Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

57.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

58.

Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

59.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

60.

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

61.

Russia has a variety of natural resources including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, cooper, and lead.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

62.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

63.

During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

64.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

65.

Pam is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

66.

Blake took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

67.

The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

68.

As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

69.

Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

70.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

71.

The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

72.

I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

73.

The tan and white dog was happy and glad he had a good home.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

74.

It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

75.

After I ran the 5k race, I slept for 10 hours.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

76.

It was so hot outside, but I competed in the race anyway.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

77.

She walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean although she was very tired.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

78.

We had time to talk to the guidance counselor, but she wasn't in her office.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

79.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

80.

James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

81.

The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

82.

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

83.

The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

84.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

85.

After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

86.

She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

87.

After you get home, I want you to clean your room.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

88.

The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

89.

The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

90.

The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

91.

The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

92.

Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

93.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

94.

Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

95.

The band will play first today; the chorus will sing second for the program.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

96.

She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

97.

Since you are already late for work, I will call your boss and explain what happened.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

98.

Although you are early, I need you to stay after school today.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

99.

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)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex

100.

Unless you study consistently, your grades may not be what you want them to be, and you may regret not studying consistently.

a)

a) simple

b)

b) compound

c)

c) complex

d)

d) compound-complex