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The 4 Sentence Structures

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What other name(s) can be used for a Simple Sentence?

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

baby sentence

d)

all can be used

2.

Mr Nuno said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

3.

My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

4.

Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

5.

Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

6.

Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

7.

I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

8.

Joshua stayed at home because he had a sore throat.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

9.

Since we had only walked a kilometer from camp, we could turn back before dark.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

10.

My mum went shopping, but my dad decided to stay home.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

11.

Although he searched everywhere, my father couldn't find his car keys, so he had to call a taxi instead.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

12.

Mara and Kelly had planned to return to Canada.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

13.

While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the back door, yet the teacher noticed she was late.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

14.

Identify the structure of the following sentence:

He loves fish tacos, but I prefer chicken tacos.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

15.

Identify the structure of the following sentence:

Since your dog is ornery, you should train him, so he can behave better.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex