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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Amelia Earhart and her navigator were supposed to land on Howland Island about halfway between Australia and Hawaii.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

2.

They looked out the window of their airplane, but there was no island in sight.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

3.

They could only see the bright turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

4.

They were lost, and the airplane was beginning to run low on fuel.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

5.

If Amelia Earhart did not find somewhere to land soon, they were going to crash into the ocean.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

6.

Earhart radioed to call for help, but there was no response.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

7.

Amelia Earhart would never be heard from again.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

8.

Over the years, millions of dollars have been spent searching for her since she disappeared 82 years ago.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

9.

Although people have searched for many years, no one has been able to find her or her missing plane.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

10.

When Earhart set off to fly around the world, only a handful of pilots had done it before.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

11.

All those pilots had been men.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

12.

In the early 20th century, many people considered the idea of a female pilot to be ridiculous.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

13.

Female pilots were denied jobs as professional pilots because a woman "could never fly as well as a man."

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

14.

Amelia Earhart began flying airplanes when she was 23 years old.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

15.

Today, flying over the ocean does not seem like a big deal, but in Earhart's time, flying over open water was extremely dangerous.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

16.

Flying was still new, and planes had many problems.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

17.

There are thirteen girls and fifteen boys in Mrs. Irving's fifth grade class.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

18.

Before we go to the bank.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

19.

I wanted to invite her to my birthday party, but I didn't know her address or phone number.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

20.

Don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

21.

We're going to be late if we don't hurry!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

22.

Regan was dreading the test, yet she just wanted to get it over with.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

23.

Collin practices basketball for thirty minutes a day.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

None of the above

24.

Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

25.

Spongebob likes to cook, so he works at the Krusty Krab.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

26.

Under the sea, Spongebob lives in a pineapple.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

27.

In the office, Mr. Krabs counts his hard earned money.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

28.

Spongebob wants a driver's license, but he can't pass the test.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

29.

Krabby Patties are delicious burgers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

30.

Squidward hates Patrick, so he stays away from him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

31.

Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

None of the above

32.

We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

None of the above

33.

The new chips from Lays are pretty good!

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

None of the above

34.

The new chips from Lays are pretty good, but I prefer to eat Takis.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

None of the above

35.

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

None of the above

36.

A simple sentence is...

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

c)

one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

37.

A compound sentence is...

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

c)

one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

38.

A complex sentence is...

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

c)

one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

39.

A dependent clause is...

a)

a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

b)

a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

40.

An independent clause is...

a)

a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

b)

a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

41.

FANBOYS are also known as...

a)

subordinating conjunctions

b)

coordinating conjunctions

c)

neckbeards

42.

In order to combine two independent clauses, you will need...

a)

a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

b)

ONLY a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

c)

ONLY a subordinating conjunction

d)

a comma and a subordinating conjunction

43.

When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...

a)

comma will separate it from the independent clause.

b)

subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.

c)

a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause

44.

The vigilant reporter was always on the lookout for the next story.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

45.

The main subject and main verb must be in the...

a)

dependent clause.

b)

independent clause.

46.

What is the MAIN SUBJECT of this sentence:

While I sit at my desk, the students do their work.

a)

I

b)

desk

c)

students

d)

work

47.

What is the MAIN VERB of the following sentence:

Although the students were prepared for the test, they were still nervous.

a)

were prepared

b)

prepared

c)

still

d)

were

48.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
49.
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
50.

Megan ate too much food.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence