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Fragment, Simple, and Complex Sentences

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My friend is playing soccer.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

2.

After the movie, we all went out for a pizza.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

3.

We ran home and ate dinner.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

4.

Unless he shows, we have to close up the shop.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

5.

She had a fun birthday party.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

6.

Wherever they are, it is far from here.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

7.

As I arrived, they all go out of the car.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

8.

We didn't hear the sound.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

9.

Although she was smart, she didn't understand the problem.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

10.

I love to read.

a)

complex sentence

b)

NOT a complex sentence

11.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
12.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
13.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.
a)
If
b)
When
c)
While
d)
Summer
16.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.
17.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
18.
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 
Where does the comma belong?
a)
Between unless and you
b)
Between graduate and you
c)
Between not and need
d)
This complex sentence does not need a comma
19.
Which are correctly written complex sentences?
a)
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
b)
Although I was tired.
c)
An adjective describes a noun.
d)
A proper noun needs to be capitalized.
20.
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction:
If you need more time, I can give you more time.
a)
If
b)
time
c)
I
21.
They couldn't make a cake ________ they did not have any milk.
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
or
22.

What type of clause is this? Macie enjoys reading.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

c)

conjunction

d)

toenails

23.
Identify the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence:
Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.
a)
Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk
b)
after what seemed like forever
24.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is dependent or independent.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
25.
Identify the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence:
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
a)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either
b)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if
c)
if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
d)
you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
26.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following sentence?
As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
a)
As I walked outside for recess,
b)
he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
27.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence?
Although Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him.
a)
Although Vincent is gone,
b)
I can still have fun without him. 
28.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
29.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
30.

The line at the grocery store was very long.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

31.

She likes pizza.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

32.

After waiting in line for three hours to ride the roller coaster.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

33.

The birthday party will be a lot of fun.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

34.

When I graduate from high school.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

35.

Once the children are done playing.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

36.

The baseball player threw the ball.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

37.

The clouds in the sky look rather ominous.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

38.

Before the football teams practice each day after school.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

39.

He fell off his bike.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

40.

The kids baked a cake for their friends.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

41.

After reading the entire book.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

42.

Whenever we go to the amusement park with our best friends.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

43.

He fell.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

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