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Compound & Complex Sentence Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 3hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Another word for an Independent Clause is a...

a)

Absolute Sentence

b)

Complete Sentence

c)

Correct Sentence

d)

Complete Answer

2.

In a Compound Sentence, if you don't use a semicolon (;), then you would need both a ____________ and _____________.

(PICK 2)

a)

FANYBOYS

b)

FANBOYS

c)

Comma (,)

d)

Colon (:)

3.

FANYBOYS is another way to describe a... _______________

a)

Useful Word

b)

Correct Connector

c)

Conjunction Junction

d)

Conjunction Word (Coordinating Conjunction)

4.

If you are using a Semicolon (;) in a Complete Sentence, you do not need to use a _______________ nor a _______________.

a)

FANBOYS

b)

Comma (,)

c)

Colon (:)

d)

FANYBOYS

5.

The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:


Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:


She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:


I like hot chocolate, and Maribel likes boba milk tea.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The following sentence is a correct example of a Compound Sentence:


I love macaroni and cheese; I could eat it every day.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The following sentence IS NOT a correct example of a Compound Sentence:


They spoke to him in English, but he responded in German.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

ALL sentences end with a __________________.

a)

FANBOYS

b)

Comma (,)

c)

Period (.)

d)

Semicolon (;)

12.

What is missing from the following sentence?


I cannot find my independent reading book, for someone might have taken it

a)

Comma (,)

b)

Semicolon (;)

c)

Period (.)

d)

Colon (:)

13.

What does an Independent Clause do?

a)

It provides the reader with more context.

b)

It expresses a complete thought.

c)

It makes your writing sound interesting.

d)

It makes your writing sound intelligent.

14.

Why do we use Compound Sentences in our writing?

a)

It makes our writing flow smoothly.

b)

It makes our writing interesting to read.

c)

It shows that you are writing at a high school level.

d)

Because the law states that we need to use them.

15.

The following is a correct example of an Independent Clause:


If it doesn't rain,

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought

b)

has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

17.

while the band was playing

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

18.
because she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
19.

she studied diligently

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

20.

although I ate my lunch

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

21.
I eat my lunch in the shade.
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
22.

A complex sentence is comprised of:

a)

two independent clauses

b)

one independent clause alone

c)

an independent clause and a dependent clause

d)

two dependent clauses

23.

I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.


The AAWWUBISE of this sentence is:

a)

was

b)

able

c)

since

d)

today

24.

After she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.


The AAWWUBISE of this sentence is:

a)

after

b)

out

c)

down

d)

from

25.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.

a)

no comma

b)

comma

26.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
27.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
b)
Because you sneezed I jumped.
c)
As, we walked you ran.
d)
If you, fall I'll catch you.
28.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.
b)
Cory ate lunch, after we took a walk.
c)
Cory ate, lunch after we took a walk.
d)
Cory ate lunch - after we took a walk.
29.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Because I was sick I missed school.
b)
Because, I was sick I missed school.
c)
Because, I was sick, I missed school.
d)
Because I was sick, I missed school.
30.

We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

31.

Simple sentences have one independent clause; compound sentences have two clauses.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

32.

She sang a song, while Cory sneezed.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

33.

Ziggy is here, and Perla is there.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

34.

The boats will return, after the people leave.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

35.
Yoda helps Luke; Luke wins. 
a)
Compound Sentence
b)
Complex Sentence
36.

I walked a mile, and you walked two miles.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

37.

I like oranges, after I eat strawberries.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

38.

After Penelope proudly pooped on my pepperoni pizza, she ate it.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

39.

Fungus grows well on your foot, if you don't shower for weeks.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

40.

Lemon juice is good on seafood, and lime juice is good too.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

41.

The rabbits live in the ground; they make cozy homes.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence