WorksheetsSimple Vs Compound Sentences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The FANBOYS are known as _________________ conjunctions.
a)
subordinating
b)
coordinating
c)
independent
2.
What word is not one of the FANBOYS?
a)
For
b)
Yet
c)
Of
3.
A compound sentence has at least two ___________ clauses.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
4.
A simple sentence has ____ independent clause.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
more than two
5.
We bought tickets to the hockey and basketball games.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
6.
Hockey is a fast game, and fans shriek with excitement.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
7.
Hockey players are careful, but they still get hurt often.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
8.
The goalie on each team stays near the end of the rink and plays competitively.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
9.
Players obey the rules, or they receive penalties.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
10.
Hockey is a physical game, so players wear lots of protective gear.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
11.
Hockey is a popular yet dangerous sport in many countries around the world.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
12.
Hockey players move quickly, or they miss a goal.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
13.
Hockey requires an ice rink, yet many people play it in warm climates.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
14.
Either Mia or Brett will buy the snacks at the concession stand.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
15.
Hockey takes lots of concentration from the players, for it is a fast moving game
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
16.
A compound sentence has at least two ___________ clauses.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
17.
My favorite food is pizza, and Kylie's favorite food is french fries.
a)
simple
b)
Compound
18.
The dog went on a walk.
a)
Compound
b)
Simple
19.
The dog went on a walk, and now she needs water.
a)
simple
b)
compound
20.
Most pirates were hired by the English crown, but a few were not.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
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