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Types of Sentences

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Katie is an incredible artist; Jamyia is too.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

2.

During snack, Davis often shares food with his classmates, but no one ever says thank you.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

3.

Although she knew she was lost, Ereuna was not afraid.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

4.

Katelyn and Taniya danced and whistled in the lunch line.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

5.

Ja'Mykal does not enjoy sitting between Emily and Cecilia because they tell him to stop talking.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

6.

When Arionna went to bat in the 4th inning, she smacked the ball to right field and knocked a bird out of a tree.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

7.

Both Everardo and Ja'Quavian are kind and mannerly; they are true gentlemen.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

8.

Because Calaia always organizes Mrs. Robinson's Chromebook cart, she received a surprise.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

9.

Miles' MLA formatted essay really impressed Mr. Silmon, our new science teacher.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

10.
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
Before you leave, a vet should check the animal.
a)
before
b)
a
c)
should
d)
the
11.
Does the dependent clause in a complex sentence have to go first?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue
12.

After, although, because, since, until, when.... combine what type of sentences?

(Also known as subordinating conjunctions)

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

13.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
14.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
15.
Since Trixie and Gina are riding together, I will wait and ride with Shawn.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
16.

Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPOUND sentence.


a. Eva cried and stamped her feet.

b. Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

a)

Eva cried and stamped her feet Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

b)

Eva cried and stamped her feet, Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

c)

Eva cried and stamped her feet, but Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

d)

Although Eva cried and stamped her feet, Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

17.

Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPOUND sentence.


a. Mr Shap and his boss ran to school.

b. The twins followed them.

a)

Mr Shap and his boss ran to school the twins followed them.

b)

Mr Shap and his boss ran to school. The twins followed them.

c)

As Mr Shap and his boss ran to school, the twins followed them.

d)

Mr Shap and his boss ran to school; the twins followed them.

18.

9. Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPLEX sentence.


a. Little Amr wants to be a basketballer.

b. He practices every day.

a)

Little Amr wants to be a basketballer he practices every day.

b)

Little Amr wants to be a basketballer. He practices every day.

c)

Little Amr wants to be a basketballer, so he practices every day.

d)

Since little Amr wants to be a basketballer, he practices every day.

19.

Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPLEX sentence.


a. My Ballet lesson is at 4 o'clock.

b. I have to leave school when the bell rings.

a)

My Ballet lesson is at 4 o'clock I have to leave school when the bell rings.

b)

My Ballet lesson is at 4 o'clock. I have to leave school when the bell rings.

c)

I have to leave school when the bell rings; my Ballet lesson is at 4 o'clock.

d)

I have to leave school when the bell rings because my Ballet lesson is at 4 o'clock.

20.

What is the most effective revision to make to the following sentence?


I pet my cat, he started to purr.

a)

I pet my cat so he started to purr.

b)

As soon as I pet my cat, he started to purr.

c)

My cat started to purr, as soon as I pet him.

d)

I pet my cat, then he started to purr.