WorksheetsSimple and Compound Sentences
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
I forgot my homework for I do not care about this class.
Before for
After for
Before about
No comma needed
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
Susan wanted to have her cake and eat it too.
Before and
After and
After to
No comma needed
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
Theresa created a Google Slides presentation and she presented to the company.
Before and
Before and after and
Before presentation
No comma needed
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
You need to put the children to sleep for you are the preschool teacher.
After for
After children
Before for
No comma needed
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
Jacques watched the television show but didn't pay attention.
Before but
After but
After pay
No comma needed
Which of the following would best fit the blank in the sentence? Mavis and Joe bought a house, ______ they finally had enough money to do so.
But
So
For
Yet
Which of the following would best fit the blank in the sentence? The dog barked loudly, _____ his owner didn't pay attention to him.
And
So
Nor
Yet
Which of the following would best fit the blank in the sentence? Emily and Eric didn't call their grandma, ______ did they send her a card.
And
Yet
Nor
So
Which of the following would best fit the blank in the sentence? Jesus won the competition, _____ the crowd still yelled.
But
For
Because
Nor
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Holly played the game but suffered a terrible loss.
Zingbot escaped, yet they found him shortly over there.
I always cry wolf so no one believes my cries.
Nick tried his best, but it was not enough.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
The seed was planted but it didn't get enough water.
Rain helps the crops but harms the farmers.
Jackson called Holly because he won the game.
LaCroix is her favorite beverage, so she doesn't drink soda.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
The entire cast cried for what seemed like hours.
Cliff, Nicole, and Jessica made pies but didn't throw them at anyone.
Graham crackers are a necessity for our camping trip, so I'll bring them in my bag.
Nick and Christie are nominated, but will not be selected.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Tommy was in the play but also danced with the group.
I warn those who speak loudly for I worry about their intentions.
The neighbors were on vacation, so we had dinner by ourselves.
A nurse noticed the patient was pale but didn't worry about him.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Jess and Nick didn't date nor did they talk very much.
Schmidt and Winston played a prank, so Cece was embarrassed.
Ferguson sang a song and baked a cake.
The show Songland looks terrible, but that's my opinion.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
We screamed the lyrics for several hours.
We sang the song for the audience in front of us.
We wrote lyrics for it was time to produce a new song.
We created the song "Perfect One" for the new record company, but they didn't like it.
According to USA Today, football is the most popular and the most dangerous sport to play.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Contrary to popular belief, the hump of a camel stores fat, not water.
simple
compound
Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?
I forgot my homework yet I did complete it.
comma after homework
semi-colon after homework
comma after did
No comma needed
How would you punctuate the following sentence?
Susan wanted to have her cake and eat it too.
semi-colon after cake
comma after cake
semi-colon after it
No punctuation needed
How would you punctuate the following sentence?
Theresa created a Google Slides presentation she presented to the company.
semi-colon after presentation
comma after presentation
commas surrounding presentation
No punctuation needed
How would you punctuate the following sentence?
These kids need to settle down they need at least a two-hour nap.
semi-colon after down
comma after down
comma after least
No punctuation needed
How would you punctuate the following sentence?
Jacques watched the television show but didn't pay attention.
semi-colon after show
comma after show
comma after but
No punctuation needed
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
The seed was planted but it didn't get enough water.
Rain helps the crops but harms the farmers.
Jackson teased Holly at recess; he totally likes her.
LaCroix is her favorite beverage, so she doesn't drink soda.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
The entire cast cried for hours after the show.
Cliff, Nicole, and Jessica made pies but didn't throw them at anyone.
Graham crackers are a necessity for our camping trip, so I'll bring them in my bag.
Nick and Christie are nominated, but will not be selected.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Tommy was in the play but didn't have a speaking part.
I told the class to quiet down I don't want them bothering other classes.
The neighbors were on vacation, so we had dinner by ourselves.
In the emergency room, a nurse noticed the patient was pale, but she didn't worry about him.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Jess and my brother Nick didn't date or get along very well.
Schmidt and Winston played a prank on the girls; they were so angry.
Ferguson sang a song, baked a cake and went to bed.
The show Songland looks terrible, but that's my opinion.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
We screamed the lyrics for several hours.
We sang the song for the audience in front of us.
We wrote lyrics for it was time to produce a new song.
We created the song "Perfect One" for the new record company, but they didn't like it.
Which sentence IS punctuated correctly?
We went to Frankenmuth yesterday, I had a world famous chicken dinner.
We went to Frankenmuth yesterday; and I had a world famous chicken dinner.
We went to Frankenmuth yesterday; I had a world famous chicken dinner.
We went to Frankenmuth yesterday and I had a world famous chicken dinner.
What is a simple sentence?
1 independent clause
1 clause, either dependent or independent
1 or more independent clauses
1 clause, 1 phrase
What is a compound sentence?
2 or more independent clauses
1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause
2 or more independent clauses, 2 or more phrases
a sentence with a compound subject and/or a compound predicate
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.
Crying profusely, I watched the ending of Titanic and used all the Kleenex in the house.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
The kids are at school now, so I can watch QVC all day.
Simple
Compound
At lunch, Greg and I ate an entire pizza, but we were still hungry for more.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
In record time, the sprinter dashed across the finish line.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum and does nothing all day.
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum, and does nothing all day.
Jordan, my brother, is a bit of a lazy bum; and does nothing all day.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I am getting my driver's license on Friday; I am so excited!
I am getting my driver's license on Friday, I am so excited!
I am getting my driver's license on Friday I am so excited!
