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Basic Sentence Structures

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition:

Has a single independent clause with at least one subject and predicate

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

2.

Definition:

Consists of two independent clauses joined either by a conjunction and comma, or joined by a semicolon

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

3.

Definition:

Consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

4.

Definition:

Consists of two or more independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

5.

Pick the correct sentence type:


Although I do not write as well as John, my writing is getting better, and extra work will improve it even more.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

6.

Pick the correct sentence type:


If I want to keep my parents happy, I need to pass my Spanish class, and I need to keep my room clean.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

7.

Pick the correct sentence type:


When I get to London, I will buy you a souvenir, but I will not send you a postcard because I will be busy.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

8.

Pick the correct sentence type:


I will start high school next year.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

9.

Pick the correct sentence type:


John's story gave me goose bumps.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

10.

Pick the correct sentence type:


John has a great imagination, and I always enjoy his writing.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

11.

Pick the correct sentence type:


Landon did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

12.

Pick the correct sentence type:


Jenny didn't like the dentist, yet she went anyway.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

13.

Pick the correct sentence type:


After John writes a story, he types it on his computer.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

14.

Pick the correct sentence type:


Katia walked to the store after she finished dinner.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

15.

Pick the correct sentence type:


When the bell rang, the students ran out of the room.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

16.

Which are NOT FANBOYS?


CHOOSE TWO

a)

as

b)

nor

c)

for

d)

because

e)

yet

17.

Which sentence is NOT a compound-complex sentence?

a)

At the convention this year, Jax was able to meet some famous actors, and he got their autographs.

b)

Although Jax has been offered money for his autograph collection, he has never parted with a single one.

c)

Since Jax has been collecting autographs, he has made many new friends, and he has shared his love of acting.

d)

Jax has been collecting autographs for only a few years, but his collection is quite large because he is determined.

18.

basic sentence structures contains...

a)

clauses

b)

sentences

c)

dialogues

d)

paragraphs

19.

basic sentence structures are form by...

a)

simple sentence

b)

dependent and independent clauses

c)

just words

d)

none of them

20.
What type of sentence structure follows? Erik loves to bake cupcakes; he made them for the whole class.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
21.
What type of sentence structure follows? If Dorian starting singing, everyone covers their ears, so they do not have to listen.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
22.
What type of sentence structure follows?
 Jean started snoring in class and drooled all over his desk.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
23.
What type of sentence structure follows? With furious anger, Siria started screaming, and she started flipping over tables and chairs.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
24.
What type of sentence structure follows? You stink, but you are funny.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
25.

Pick the correct sentence type:

Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

26.
What type of sentence structure follows? After school, Lamount enjoys running to Starbucks.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
27.

Yoshiro gave me a photograph of the marching band, but I cannot find it.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

28.

Pancho Gonzalez, who started playing tennis at the age of twelve, became one of the greatest players in tennis history.

a)

Independent

b)

Subordinate

29.

When Aunt Chloe comes to visit, we usually take her to the antique shops downtown.

a)

independent

b)

subordinate.

30.

While Oscar hung the decorations, Naomi made the dip and prepared the table.

a)

independent

b)

subordinate.

31.

How will I know when it is time to take the barbecued tofu out of the oven?

a)

independent

b)

subordinate.

32.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

33.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Until Mr. Sanchez had his first cup of coffee, he got very angry if we didn't have our homework.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

34.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

35.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the TV, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

36.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

37.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

38.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

39.

The main clause is also known as a dependent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A subordinate clause is a group of words that is dependent on the main clause because it doesn't make sense on its own.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Subordinate clauses start with a ____________________________.

a)

conjunction

b)

subordinating connective

c)

subordinating conjunction

d)

sentence opener

42.

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.


As the nights are getting colder, we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.

a)

As the nights are getting colder

b)

we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.

43.

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.


After many years, they discovered the tomb where the Pharaoh was buried.

a)

After many years, they discovered the tomb.

b)

where the Pharaoh was buried.

44.

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.


At the end of the talk, we went outside so that we could sketch the building.

a)

At the end of the talk, we went outside.

b)

so that we could sketch the building.

45.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.


Clutching his stomach, he collapsed on the ground.

a)

Clutching his stomach,

b)

he collapsed on the ground.

46.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.


The building was impressive even though it was not yet complete.

a)

The building was impressive

b)

even though it was not yet complete.

47.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.


Sofia, who did not want the robbers to see her, hid behind the tree.

a)

Sofia hid behind the tree.

b)

who did not want the robbers to see her

48.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.


If it starts to rain, you can wear your new gumboots boots.

a)

If it starts to rain,

b)

you can wear your new gumboots boots.