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WorksheetsIdentifying simple, compound and complex sentences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does a simple sentence (or independent clause) HAVE to include?
noun + adjective
adverb
subject and verb
chocolate
Which of the following is a SIMPLE SENTENCE?
the mysterious, glistening object
Mr. Barrett ate 3 pizzas.
The bear smiled as he looked at his cosy den.
beyond the beautiful horizon
Identify the simple sentences (there may be more than 1).
It was a beautiful day.
We love English lessons!
over the hill
As the flowers swayed and danced
Do conjunctions appear in simple sentences?
Yes
No
How would you describe a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
It has a subject and verb but NO CONJUNCTION.
Two simple sentences (independent clauses) joined together with a coordinating conjunction.
A sentence that starts with a subordinating conjunction
What do compound sentences include?
Coordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions
No conjunctions
French fries
Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)? There may be more than one correct answer.
as
never
and
so
Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). There may be more than 1 correct answer.
because
yet
oy
but
Which of the following describes a subordinate clause?
A sentence that makes sense on its own.
A clause (subject and verb) that starts with a subordinating conjunction. It DOESN'T make sense on its own.
Contains a coordinating conjunction
Has to include an adverb
Which of these sentences is a complex sentence?
Mr. Barrett loves cheese.
It was raining so I wore a coat.
I was a little bit tired but I still tried my best.
Although the clouds were grey, it didn't rain.
Which of these sentences are complex sentences? There may be more than 1.
When will we be back in class?
Because his students worked hard, Mr. Barrett gave them all dojos!
The students lined up on the field after the whistle had been blown.
I was very proud of my work but I forgot to submit it!
Jenny wanted to buy a new guitar but she didn't have enough money.
simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
I was really thirsty.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
The students have to stay inside because it was raining.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
As birds circled above, the sun smiled down with happiness.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Spot the coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)
The rock star jumped onstage and he began singing wildly.
and
jumped
wildly
he
Spot the coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)
Tidy your room or you won't be getting any pocket money!
you
or
be
tidy
Spot the subordinating conjunction
As the athlete began the last lap, he began to tire.
began
he
the
as
Spot the subordinating conjunction
The cake began to topple over because it wasn't straight.
because
topple
straight
over
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
If you want to improve try your hardest.
after IF
after YOU
after IMPROVE
after TRY
