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WorksheetsSimple, Compound and Complex Sentences
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Amelia Earhart and her navigator were supposed to land on Howland Island about halfway between Australia and Hawaii.
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They looked out the window of their airplane, but there was no island in sight.
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They could only see the bright turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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They were lost, and the airplane was beginning to run low on fuel.
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If Amelia Earhart did not find somewhere to land soon, they were going to crash into the ocean.
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Earhart radioed to call for help, but there was no response.
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Amelia Earhart would never be heard from again.
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Over the years, millions of dollars have been spent searching for her since she disappeared 82 years ago.
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Although people have searched for many years, no one has been able to find her or her missing plane.
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When Earhart set off to fly around the world, only a handful of pilots had done it before.
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All those pilots had been men.
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In the early 20th century, many people considered the idea of a female pilot to be ridiculous.
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Female pilots were denied jobs as professional pilots because a woman "could never fly as well as a man."
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Amelia Earhart began flying airplanes when she was 23 years old.
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Today, flying over the ocean does not seem like a big deal, but in Earhart's time, flying over open water was extremely dangerous.
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Flying was still new, and planes had many problems.
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There are thirteen girls and fifteen boys in Mrs. Irving's fifth grade class.
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None of the above
Before we go to the bank.
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None of the above
I wanted to invite her to my birthday party, but I didn't know her address or phone number.
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None of the above
Don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.
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None of the above
We're going to be late if we don't hurry!
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None of the above
Regan was dreading the test, yet she just wanted to get it over with.
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None of the above
Collin practices basketball for thirty minutes a day.
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None of the above
Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab.
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Spongebob likes to cook, so he works at the Krusty Krab.
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Under the sea, Spongebob lives in a pineapple.
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In the office, Mr. Krabs counts his hard earned money.
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Spongebob wants a driver's license, but he can't pass the test.
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Krabby Patties are delicious burgers.
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Squidward hates Patrick, so he stays away from him.
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Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.
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None of the above
We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.
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None of the above
The new chips from Lays are pretty good!
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None of the above
The new chips from Lays are pretty good, but I prefer to eat Takis.
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None of the above
I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.
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None of the above
A simple sentence is...
one independent clause
two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS
one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction
A compound sentence is...
one independent clause
two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS
one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction
A complex sentence is...
one independent clause
two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS
one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction
A dependent clause is...
a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.
a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.
An independent clause is...
a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.
a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.
FANBOYS are also known as...
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
neckbeards
In order to combine two independent clauses, you will need...
a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
ONLY a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
ONLY a subordinating conjunction
a comma and a subordinating conjunction
When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...
comma will separate it from the independent clause.
subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.
a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause
The vigilant reporter was always on the lookout for the next story.
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The main subject and main verb must be in the...
dependent clause.
independent clause.
What is the MAIN SUBJECT of this sentence:
While I sit at my desk, the students do their work.
I
desk
students
work
What is the MAIN VERB of the following sentence:
Although the students were prepared for the test, they were still nervous.
were prepared
prepared
still
were
Megan ate too much food.
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