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Simple sentence, compound sentences, complex sentences

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify the error or label correctly complex: 
Not only does deforestation affect animals, it also affects us as humans.
a)
Dependent Clause
b)
Run-on
c)
Correctly Complex
d)
Needs Comma/Needs Comma Taken Away
2.
La Paz is in Baja, or Lower California, but this peninsula is part of Mexico. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
3.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
If the band marches in the parade.
b)
When you purchase candy.
c)
Although it is snowing.
d)
All of the above
4.
Can a subordinate clause stand alone?   (Hint: the child)
a)
Yes, it is a complete thought.
b)
No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.
c)
Neither a or b
5.
Do relative pronouns start dependent clauses?
Relative pronouns are as follows:
(that, which, who, whom or whose)
a)
Yes
b)
No
6.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
7.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.
a)
If
b)
When
c)
While
d)
Summer
10.
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
11.
Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
12.
Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
compound
b)
complex
complex
c)
simple
13.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
14.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
15.
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
16.
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
17.
Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.
a)
compound
b)
complex
18.
Because it wasn't cold enough, our snowman melted right away.
a)
compound
b)
complex
19.
A sentence with two independent clauses connected with a comma and conjunction is a:
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence
c)
Complex sentence
20.
What are the three different type of sentences?
a)
Compound, Complex, static 
b)
Compact, complex, simple
c)
Simple, compound, complex
d)
Sample, context, compound
21.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
22.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
23.
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
24.
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
25.
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
26.
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
27.
The band will play first today; the chorus will sing second for the program.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
28.
A simple sentence contains 1 independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
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
30.
What type of sentence is the following?
The game will end after the final touchdown.
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence
31.
Simple sentences have one independent clause; compound sentences have two clauses.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
32.
A complex sentence uses a subordinate clause.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
33.
Mrs. Starnes is going a little crazy because we keep having to review this.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
34.
We still have one more sentence type to learn.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
35.
After we learn the last type of sentence, we will have a summative over this.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
36.
We will take our summative in January before  we send home 2nd Quarter report cards.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
37.
We will review parts of speech, and then we'll learn about phrases.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
38.
Mrs. Starnes won't be here when you learn about phrases.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
39.
She will be on maternity leave with her new baby boy.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
40.
We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
41.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

42.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

43.

Let me know if you need any help.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

44.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

45.

Tom reads fiction and nonfiction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

46.

Charlie and Barlow are both friendly dogs.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

47.

Penny reads fiction, but Charlie prefers nonfiction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

48.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

49.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

50.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

51.

The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

52.

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)  

53.

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)  

54.

I am tall, yet my brother is short.


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

(a)  

55.

Bananas are yellow, so they must be made of sunshine.


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

(a)  

56.

I love going on long walks.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

57.

When I see a wasp, I run for the hills.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

58.

My cat's name is Briere, and she is named after a hockey player.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

59.

A dependent clause...

a)

can stand alone

b)

needs an independent clause to make sense

c)

does not have its own subject and a verb

60.

An independent clause...

a)

can stand on its own

b)

expresses a complete thought

c)

contains the main subject and the main verb

d)

does all of these things!!

61.

We get to start our weekends early since school gets out at 2 on Fridays.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

62.

Everyone is really tired in the mornings and on school days.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

63.

My brother lives in Kennesaw, but I live in Lawrenceville.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

64.

AAAWWUBBIS conjunctions...

a)

are coordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

b)

are coordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

c)

are subordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

d)

are subordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

65.

FANBOYS conjunctions...

a)

are coordinating conjunctions that, paired with a comma, link two complete thoughts.

b)

are coordinating conjunctions that always link two complete thoughts.

c)

are subordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

d)

are subordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

66.

The main subject and main verb must be in the...

a)

dependent clause.

b)

independent clause.

67.

What is the MAIN SUBJECT of this sentence:

While I sit at my desk, the students do their work.

a)

I

b)

desk

c)

students

d)

work

68.

What is the MAIN VERB of the following sentence:

Although the students were prepared for the test, they were still nervous.

a)

were prepared

b)

prepared

c)

still

d)

were

69.

When the weather is nice, you should go outside and play.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

70.

The meteorologist said it is suppose to rain for the next two days.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

71.

The puppy is excited, so her tail was wagging.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

72.

Cynthia and Penny walked to the store, and they also bought a soda.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

73.

My mom took my phone away because I was texting too much.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

74.

Davis has an older sister named Mallory.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

75.

Even though Jordan was out of town, he still called me to wish me a happy birthday.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

76.

The thunder was so incredibly loud.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

77.

Yellow is Mrs. Matejek's favorite color, but Mrs. Parkhurst loves the color purple.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

78.

Dylan had a test on Thursday, so he started studying a week in advance.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

79.

Since I started taking a walk everyday, I feel so much happier.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

80.

One of the most fun games to play with your family is Catan.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

81.

a sentence that contains one subject and one predicate

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

82.

a sentence that contains two simple sentences that are joined together with a coordinating conjunction

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

83.

a sentence that contains a dependent and independent clause that are joined together with a subordinating conjunction

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

84.

FANBOYS can also be called...

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

85.

AWHITEBUS words can also be called...

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

86.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Text messaging is not new, yet few adults use it.

a)

Simple

b)

Compund

87.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

FOR

b)

OF

c)

SO

d)

YET

e)

ABOUT

88.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

WHY

b)

AND

c)

NOT

d)

BUT

e)

NOR

89.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

OUT

b)

OVER

c)

ON

d)

OR

e)

UP

90.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The contest will not take place until June, but we already have four entries.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

91.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Birds can fly out of their nests and catch insects in midair.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

92.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Joe went to the store.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

93.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

94.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

There is a fly in the car with us.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

95.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The music is too loud for my ears.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

96.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Will you help me with the math homework?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

97.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

I fell out of the bed, so Mom came to check on me.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

98.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

It was very hot outside, and the ice cream melted.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

99.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The dog buried his bone, and the cat sniffed around it.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

100.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Can I go home with you, so we can do our homework together?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

101.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Our team tried hard, but we lost the game.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

102.

FANBOYS are what type of conjunctions?

a)

Coordinating

b)

Subordinating

c)

Regular

103.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Look on top of the refrigerator for the key.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

104.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

My mom usually sleeps late, yet she was up early this morning.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

105.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The children play in the yard, so their mom can see them.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

106.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Text messaging is not new, yet few adults use it.

a)

Simple

b)

Compund

107.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

FOR

b)

OF

c)

SO

d)

YET

e)

ABOUT

108.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

WHY

b)

AND

c)

NOT

d)

BUT

e)

NOR

109.

Choose ALL the FANBOYS conjunctions below.

a)

OUT

b)

OVER

c)

ON

d)

OR

e)

UP

110.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The contest will not take place until June, but we already have four entries.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

111.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Birds can fly out of their nests and catch insects in midair.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

112.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Joe went to the store.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

113.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

114.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

There is a fly in the car with us.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

115.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The music is too loud for my ears.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

116.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Will you help me with the math homework?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

117.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

I fell out of the bed, so Mom came to check on me.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

118.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

It was very hot outside, and the ice cream melted.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

119.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The dog buried his bone, and the cat sniffed around it.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

120.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Can I go home with you, so we can do our homework together?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

121.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Our team tried hard, but we lost the game.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

122.

FANBOYS are what type of conjunctions?

a)

Coordinating

b)

Subordinating

c)

Regular

123.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

Look on top of the refrigerator for the key.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

124.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

My mom usually sleeps late, yet she was up early this morning.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

125.

Is the following sentence simple or compound?

The children play in the yard, so their mom can see them.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

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