WorksheetsCompound & Complex Sentence Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 3hrs 25mins
Another word for an Independent Clause is a...
Absolute Sentence
Complete Sentence
Correct Sentence
Complete Answer
In a Compound Sentence, if you don't use a semicolon (;), then you would need both a ____________ and _____________.
(PICK 2)
FANYBOYS
FANBOYS
Comma (,)
Colon (:)
FANYBOYS is another way to describe a... _______________
Useful Word
Correct Connector
Conjunction Junction
Conjunction Word (Coordinating Conjunction)
If you are using a Semicolon (;) in a Complete Sentence, you do not need to use a _______________ nor a _______________.
FANBOYS
Comma (,)
Colon (:)
FANYBOYS
The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
True
False
The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
True
False
The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
I like hot chocolate, and Maribel likes boba milk tea.
True
False
The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
I love macaroni and cheese; I could eat it every day.
True
False
The following sentence IS NOT a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure.
True
False
The following sentence IS NOT a correct example of a Compound Sentence:
They spoke to him in English, but he responded in German.
True
False
ALL sentences end with a __________________.
FANBOYS
Comma (,)
Period (.)
Semicolon (;)
What is missing from the following sentence?
I cannot find my independent reading book, for someone might have taken it
Comma (,)
Semicolon (;)
Period (.)
Colon (:)
What does an Independent Clause do?
It provides the reader with more context.
It expresses a complete thought.
It makes your writing sound interesting.
It makes your writing sound intelligent.
Why do we use Compound Sentences in our writing?
It makes our writing flow smoothly.
It makes our writing interesting to read.
It shows that you are writing at a high school level.
Because the law states that we need to use them.
The following is a correct example of an Independent Clause:
If it doesn't rain,
True
False
A dependent clause:
has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought
has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought
can be a sentence on its own
makes a sentence compound
while the band was playing
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
she studied diligently
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
although I ate my lunch
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
A complex sentence is comprised of:
two independent clauses
one independent clause alone
an independent clause and a dependent clause
two dependent clauses
I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.
The AAWWUBISE of this sentence is:
was
able
since
today
After she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.
The AAWWUBISE of this sentence is:
after
out
down
from
Does this sentence need a comma?
Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.
no comma
comma
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!
Compound
Complex
Simple sentences have one independent clause; compound sentences have two clauses.
Compound
Complex
She sang a song, while Cory sneezed.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Ziggy is here, and Perla is there.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
The boats will return, after the people leave.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
I walked a mile, and you walked two miles.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
I like oranges, after I eat strawberries.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
After Penelope proudly pooped on my pepperoni pizza, she ate it.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Fungus grows well on your foot, if you don't shower for weeks.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Lemon juice is good on seafood, and lime juice is good too.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
The rabbits live in the ground; they make cozy homes.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
