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Types of Sentences & Parts of Speech

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Eat
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
2.
Cookie
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
3.
Dumb
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
4.
Pretty
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
5.
Very
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
6.
There
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
7.
Are
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
8.

Mrs. Shaw

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

9.
The
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
10.
We
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
11.
But
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
12.
In
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
13.
Under
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
14.
And
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
15.
Who
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
16.
An
a)
Conjunction
b)
Article
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
17.

Identify the noun in the sentence below.

The majestic lion roared loudly.

a)

lion

b)

roared

c)

loudly

d)

majestic

18.

What is an adverb?

a)

a word that is a person, place, thing or idea

b)

a word that modifies verbs and some other parts of speech

c)

a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses

d)

a word that modifies nouns and pronouns

19.

Read the sentence below. How would you rewrite it using a pronoun?

We are looking for Jacob, Tyler, and Henry.

a)

We are watching for Jacob, Tyler, and Henry.

b)

We are waiting for Jacob, Tyler, and Henry.

c)

We are looking for them.

d)

We are looking every where for Jacob, Tyler, and Henry.

20.

What do pronouns replace?

a)

nouns

b)

prepositions

c)

verbs

d)

adjectives

21.

Read the sentence below. Name the nouns.

Michael really wanted to visit his grandma in New York.

a)

really, wanted, grandma

b)

Michael, grandma, New York

c)

Michael, wanted, New York

d)

visit, grandma, New York

22.

Which part of speech expresses an action or a state of being?

a)

adverb

b)

verb

c)

interjection

d)

adjective

23.

Read the sentence below. Name the verb.

The scruffy dog barked loudly.

a)

dog

b)

scruffy

c)

barked

d)

loudly

24.

What is an adjective?

a)

an interrupting word

b)

a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses

c)

a word that is a person, place, thing or idea

d)

a word that desribes nouns and pronouns

25.

Select all of the nouns.

a)

rough

b)

pen

c)

gross

d)

cup

e)

drive

26.

What part of speech would you use to describe where, when or the diretion something is going?

a)

interjection

b)

preposition

c)

pronoun

d)

conjunction

27.

Choose a sentence where the verb is underlined.

a)

James quickly searched for his journal.

b)

James quickly searched for his journal.

c)

James quickly searched for his journal.

d)

James quickly searched for his journal.

28.

Choose an adjective you could add to describe the sun.

Jacob woke up when the sun shone in his room.

a)

bright

b)

his

c)

sleepy

d)

alarm

29.
Hey! You broke my new pencil!
a)
Interjection
b)
Conjunction
c)
Preposition
d)
Noun
30.
Hey! You broke my new pencil!
a)
Noun
b)
Pronoun
c)
Adjective
d)
Preposition
31.
Hey! You broke my new pencil!
a)
Adjective
b)
Article
c)
Adverb
d)
Verb
32.
Hey! You broke my new pencil!
a)
Noun
b)
Pronoun
c)
Interjection
d)
Preposition
33.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
34.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
35.
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
36.
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
37.
I want you to go to Walmart, and I also need you to go to Family Dollar to get the items for the party.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
38.
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
39.
A simple sentence contains 1 independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon ;
a)
True
b)
False
41.
A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon ;
a)
True
b)
False
42.
What type of sentence is the following?
The game will end after the final touchdown.
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence
43.

Alex went to the store, but she stopped for gas on the way.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

44.

When I got home from work yesterday, I watched TV for an hour.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

45.

Let me know if you need any help.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

46.

Because the class had started, we stopped talking to our friends.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

47.

Tom reads fiction and nonfiction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

48.

Charlie and Barlow are both friendly dogs.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

49.

Penny reads fiction, but Charlie prefers nonfiction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

50.

Cats are good pets, for they are clean and are not noisy.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

51.

We have never been to Asia, nor have we visited Africa.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

52.

Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

53.

The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

54.

Joe realized that the train was late while he waited at the train station.


This is a complex sentence. Which word is the subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS)?

(a)  

55.

Because Mary and Samantha arrived late at the bus station, I did not see them at the station.


This is a complex sentence. Which word is the subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS)?

(a)  

56.

I am tall, yet my brother is short.


This is a compound sentence. Type the FANBOYS word below.

(a)  

57.

IC = Independent Clause

DC = Dependent Clause

The structure of a compound-complex sentence may be --

a)

DC, IC, FANBOYS IC.

b)

IC, FANBOYS IC DC.

c)

IC DC, FANBOYS IC.

d)

A & B only

e)

A, B, and C

58.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.

a)

comma after home

comma after broken

b)

comma after father

comma after broken

c)

comma after home

comma after and

d)

No additional punctuation is needed.

59.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Although Jennifer says it isn't true I believe that Jaime is secretly in love with her but he hasn't told her because he is afraid of rejection.

a)

comma after Although

comma after love

comma after because

b)

comma after true

comma between her and but

c)

comma after true

comma after but

comma after because

d)

No additional punctuation needed

60.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk but she didn't have enough money.

b)

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.

c)

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.

d)

When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money?

61.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

b)

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team, although he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

c)

Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although, he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

d)

Eduardo wants to join, the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.

62.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

b)

Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

c)

Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

d)

Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

63.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Annabella was rude to Judith, because she wasn't feeling well but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

b)

Annabella was rude to Judith because she wasn't feeling well but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

c)

Annabella was rude, to Judith because, she wasn't feeling well, but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

d)

Annabella was rude to Judith because she wasn't feeling well, but that is no excuse for behaving badly.

64.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Before we finalize the topic, for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information, on it so we will receive a high score.

b)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score!

c)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score.

d)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it, so we will receive a high score.

65.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill he decided to return to Spain, because he wanted to take care of her and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

b)

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill, he decided to return to Spain because he wanted to take care of her, and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

c)

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill, he decided to return to Spain because, he wanted to take care of her, and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.

d)

When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill he decided to return to Spain because he wanted to take care of her and he could spend some time, with the rest of his family.

66.

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

a)

Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

b)

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

c)

Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

d)

As it is.

67.

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

Michael and his brother are best friends. They do not always get along.

a)

Even though they do not always get along Michael and his brother are best friends.

b)

Michael and his brother are best friends even though they do not always get along.

c)

Michael and his brother are best friends, even though they do not always get along.

d)

Even though, they do not always get along, Michael and his brother are best friends.

68.

Choose the best way to write the sentence below.

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

a)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

b)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

c)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

d)

As it is.

69.

What is the best way to write sentence below?

Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt.

a)

Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt.

b)

Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt.

c)

Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt.

d)

As it is.

70.

What is the best way to revise the sentence below?

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

a)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school so we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

b)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates, and welcome them into our school family.

c)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school and, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

d)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

71.

What is the proper way to punctuate this sentence: My friends want to come over but now they can't.

a)

My friends wanted to come over, but now they can't.

b)

My friends wanted to come over but now they can't.

c)

My friends wanted to come over but, now they can't.

d)

My friends wanted to come over, but, now they can't.

72.

The sentence below is a complex sentence.

She only played the game because she thought she would win.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

How do you correctly write the sentence below?

Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

a)

Because I love you I will share my last chip with you.

b)

Because I love you I will share, my last chip with you.

c)

Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

d)

Because, I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

74.

The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.

I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

How is the sentence below correctly written?

I did not complete my work so I am on punishment.

a)

I did not complete my work so I am on punishment.

b)

I did not complete my work so, I am on punishment.

c)

I did not complete my work, so, I am on punishment.

d)

I did not complete my work, so I am on punishment.

76.

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

a)

after

b)

before

c)

there is no comma

77.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
78.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
79.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
80.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
81.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
82.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
83.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
84.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinator
b)
BInsert comma after the subordinator
c)
nsert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
85.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
86.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
87.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
88.
Where does/do the comma(s) go?   As Cinderella ran from the ball the clock struck midnight but she never looked back to see if the prince was following her into the night.
a)
ball, the  / midnight, but
b)
no comma needed
c)
midnight, but/ see, if
d)
midnight, but
89.
Punctuate:  When I play a Quizizz quiz I have to remain focused and really try.
a)
focused, and
b)
quiz, I
c)
no comma needed
d)
When, I
90.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
91.
Punctuate:
If I don't read carefully I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
no comma needed
b)
carefully, I
c)
mistakes, on
d)
make, mistakes
92.

Where should the comma be?

Although they found the newspaper interesting they didn't read it all.

a)

after "interesting"

b)

no comma is needed

c)

after "although"

93.
A dependent clause is a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma after the word "singer"
b)
Insert comma after the word "and"
c)
No comma needed
95.
Punctuate:   I had to read a short story and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a)
story, and
b)
no comma needed
c)
paragraph, for
d)
and, I
96.
Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.
a)
compound
b)
complex
97.
Because I took lessons, I know how to ski very well.
a)
compound
b)
complex
98.
Molly loves winter, but she always looks forward to summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
99.
Although we bundled up, we still got cold out in the snow.
a)
compound
b)
complex
100.
My birthday is in the winter, but I celebrate at the pool in the summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
101.
My birthday is in the winter, but I celebrate at the pool in the summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
102.
You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.
a)
compound
b)
complex
103.
After dinner is over, we will drink hot chocolate.
a)
compound
b)
complex
104.
Before the cold weather arrives, we need to cover the plants.
a)
compound
b)
complex
105.
Max learned how to ski, and he is pretty good at it.
a)
compound
b)
complex
106.
As soon as you get bundled up, you may go play in the snow with your friends.
a)
compound
b)
complex
107.
If you can't feel your fingers, you need to come inside and sit by the fire.
a)
compound
b)
complex
108.
The temperature is in the 40s, so you must wear your coat, gloves and hat. 
a)
compound
b)
complex

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