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Sentence Structure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

2.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Jayda organized the festival, and she called all the bands.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

3.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

After Darion ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

The door squeaked and rattled.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

6.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Because it rained, the school canceled field day.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

7.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Jayden read about China because he wanted to know more about pandas.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

8.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Although Noa lost her book, she was still able to study.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

9.

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but I don't like losing.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

d)

compound complex sentence

10.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
11.
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.
a)
Simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
12.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
13.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
14.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
15.
What words correctly complete the statement below?
____________  ___________ or main clause has it own subject and verb, and can stand alone.
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Subordinate clause
16.
What words correctly complete the statement below?
A _________________ _______________ or subordinate clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence.
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Main clause
17.

How many main clauses must a compound sentence have?

a)

at least 1

b)

at least 2

c)

at least 3

d)

More than 3

18.

How many subordinate clauses must a complex sentence have?

a)

1 or more

b)

1 or less

c)

only 2

d)

none

19.

What must all compound sentences contain?

a)

a comma and a fanboy or a semicolon

b)

2 subjects and 2 verbs

c)

at least 2 main clauses

d)

all of the above

20.

What do all clauses have?

a)

subjects

b)

verbs

c)

both subjects and verbs

d)

none of these