WorksheetsBasic Sentence Structures
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Definition:
Has a single independent clause with at least one subject and predicate
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Definition:
Consists of two independent clauses joined either by a conjunction and comma, or joined by a semicolon
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Definition:
Consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Definition:
Consists of two or more independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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If I want to keep my parents happy, I need to pass my Spanish class, and I need to keep my room clean.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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When I get to London, I will buy you a souvenir, but I will not send you a postcard because I will be busy.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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I will start high school next year.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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John's story gave me goose bumps.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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John has a great imagination, and I always enjoy his writing.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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Landon did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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Jenny didn't like the dentist, yet she went anyway.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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After John writes a story, he types it on his computer.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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Katia walked to the store after she finished dinner.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
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When the bell rang, the students ran out of the room.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Which are NOT FANBOYS?
CHOOSE TWO
as
nor
for
because
yet
Which sentence is NOT a compound-complex sentence?
At the convention this year, Jax was able to meet some famous actors, and he got their autographs.
Although Jax has been offered money for his autograph collection, he has never parted with a single one.
Since Jax has been collecting autographs, he has made many new friends, and he has shared his love of acting.
Jax has been collecting autographs for only a few years, but his collection is quite large because he is determined.
basic sentence structures contains...
clauses
sentences
dialogues
paragraphs
basic sentence structures are form by...
simple sentence
dependent and independent clauses
just words
none of them
Jean started snoring in class and drooled all over his desk.
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Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Yoshiro gave me a photograph of the marching band, but I cannot find it.
Independent
Subordinate
Pancho Gonzalez, who started playing tennis at the age of twelve, became one of the greatest players in tennis history.
Independent
Subordinate
When Aunt Chloe comes to visit, we usually take her to the antique shops downtown.
independent
subordinate.
While Oscar hung the decorations, Naomi made the dip and prepared the table.
independent
subordinate.
How will I know when it is time to take the barbecued tofu out of the oven?
independent
subordinate.
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
The main clause is also known as a dependent clause.
True
False
A subordinate clause is a group of words that is dependent on the main clause because it doesn't make sense on its own.
True
False
Subordinate clauses start with a ____________________________.
conjunction
subordinating connective
subordinating conjunction
sentence opener
Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.
As the nights are getting colder, we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.
As the nights are getting colder
we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.
Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.
After many years, they discovered the tomb where the Pharaoh was buried.
After many years, they discovered the tomb.
where the Pharaoh was buried.
Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.
At the end of the talk, we went outside so that we could sketch the building.
At the end of the talk, we went outside.
so that we could sketch the building.
Identify the main clause in this sentence.
Clutching his stomach, he collapsed on the ground.
Clutching his stomach,
he collapsed on the ground.
Identify the main clause in this sentence.
The building was impressive even though it was not yet complete.
The building was impressive
even though it was not yet complete.
Identify the main clause in this sentence.
Sofia, who did not want the robbers to see her, hid behind the tree.
Sofia hid behind the tree.
who did not want the robbers to see her
Identify the main clause in this sentence.
If it starts to rain, you can wear your new gumboots boots.
If it starts to rain,
you can wear your new gumboots boots.
