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Compound & Complex Sentence

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
2.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
3.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
4.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and she stumbled down the hill.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
5.
When a sentence does not make complete sense and needs more added to it then it is considered a
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
6.
What is the coordinating conjunction in the following sentences:
The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.
a)
is
b)
so
c)
and
d)
sea
7.

The sentence below is a complex sentence.

She only played the game because she thought she would win.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.

I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
11.
The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
12.

A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

phrase

c)

dependent clause (subordinate clause)

d)

independent clause

13.
Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.
a)
compound
b)
complex
14.
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
15.

Which is correct?

a)

Scratching his neck Julian wondered, if he had done his homework.

b)

Scratching his neck; Julian wondered if he had done his homework.

c)

Scratching his neck Julian wondered if he had done his homework.

d)

Scratching his neck, Julian wondered if he had done his homework.

16.

Which is correct?

a)

After eating at Denny's for breakfast Grandpa took a nap.

b)

After eating at Denny's for breakfast; Grandpa took a nap.

c)

After eating at Denny's for breakfast, Grandpa took a nap.

d)

After eating at Denny's, for breakfast Grandpa took a nap.