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Sentence Types

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

2.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

3.

I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

4.

I like the Eagles, but they had a rough year.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

5.

I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

6.

Your brother and his friend broke the window in the living room.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

7.

If you do your homework, your grades will improve.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

8.

The test is tomorrow, so you should practice on Quizzes because it will help.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

9.

The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

10.

When you finish your essay, check it carefully before you turn it in.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

11.

The class was really loud for the substitute, so the teacher gave several students detention because she warned them before she left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

12.

His parents divorced when he was young.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

13.

Throughout his early life, he struggled with poverty, but he became successful after he finished college.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

14.

His father moved to Mexico.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

15.

Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

16.

Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

17.

All of the following words are subordinating conjunctions except:

a)

because

b)

although

c)

that

d)

if

18.

All of the following words are relative pronouns except:

a)

because

b)

that

c)

which

d)

who

19.

What is the correct definition of a complex sentence?

a)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.

b)

It has one independent clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

c)

It has one independent clause with at least one subordinate clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon and at least one subordinate clause.

20.

What is the correct definition of a compound sentence?

a)

It has one independent clause.

b)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.

c)

It has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

21.

What is the correct definition of a compound-complex sentence?

a)

It has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

b)

It has two independent clauses.

c)

It has one independent clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

22.

Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?

a)

for, nor, and, but

b)

into, toward, behind

c)

if, when, because

d)

so, or, yet

23.

When the subordinating conjunction is at the beginning of the sentence, what goes at the end of that dependent clause?

a)

a period

b)

parenthesis

c)

nothing

d)

a comma

24.

How many coordinating conjunctions are there?

a)

51

b)

too many to count

c)

7

d)

15

25.

A compound sentence is made up of what?

a)

independent sentence

b)

a dependent and independent clause

c)

2 independent clauses or sentences

d)

2 dependent clauses

26.

You may place a semicolon between two independent clauses to form a compound sentence OR you can what?

a)

Place a comma fanboy between the 2 independent clauses

b)

Place a comma between the two independent clauses

c)

Place a colon between the two independent clauses

d)

None of the above

27.

What is an independent clause?

a)

A sentence that can stand alone and make sense

b)

It has to have a fanboy in it.

c)

It has to have a subordinating conjunction in it.

d)

If it has a subject and verb, it is an independent clause

28.

What type of sentence is this?

I like to learn new things, but others had rather play Fortnite with Ninja.

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Compound

29.

Which of the following is written correctly?

a)

Before I came to school I ate breakfast.

b)

I ate breakfast but I did not enjoy it.

c)

Not everyone eats breakfast; but most people do.

d)

Most people enjoy breakfast if someone cooks it for them.

30.
A compound sentence has:
a)
two or more subjects & no verbs
b)
two or more verbs & no subjects
c)
two or more dependent clauses (subject and verb but is not a complete thought)
d)
two or more independent clauses- subject verb &subject verb (linked by a conjunction)
31.
A simple sentence consists of:
a)
a single independent clause-subject &verb
b)
a single independent clause- a subject
c)
a single independent clause-verb
d)
a single independent clause- named Santa
32.
A complex sentence consists of: one independent clause (subject and verb that can stand alone) AND 
a)
one or more dependent clauses (subject and verb that does not express a complete thought)
b)
another independent clause (subject and verb that can stand alone)
33.
What type of sentence is this?
He has the oddest ideas sometimes, but he seems all the while to be growing stronger and more hearty.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
34.
What type of sentence is this?
Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.
a)
simple 
b)
compound
c)
complex
35.
What type of sentence is this?
The lights shift color again, the scrim flies away, and we are in the interior of the Cratchit home.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
36.
What type of sentence is this?
My cousin Tyrone and I are close friends.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
37.
What type of sentence is this?
It might snow today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
38.
What type of sentence is this?
Before crossing the street, Jason always looks both ways.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
39.
What type of sentence is this?
I am going to bed early because I am very tired.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
40.
An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and that
a)
can not stand alone because it is in an incomplete thought
b)
can stand alone because it is a complete thought
41.
A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and is
a)
not a complete thought
b)
is a complete thought
42.

I left my phone at home because Nolan took it out of my purse.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

43.

Madelyn bought me my first Secret Series book.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

44.

I love Diet Mtn. Dew, but I hate all other Pepsi products.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

45.

My husband and both of his brothers are talented artists.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

46.

If I could travel to Hawaii or Alaska, I would choose Alaska.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

47.

You can practice your vocabulary on Vocab.com, or you can practice on Quizlet.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

48.

I taught Isaac Waggoner last year, and this year I get to teach his sister Lizzie.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

49.

I won't go unless you go, too.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

50.

On top of Old Smokey, all covered with cheese, I met my poor sweetheart.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

51.

Marlie wanted mac 'n cheese for dinner, but Callie wanted pizza.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

52.

I love pink pens.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

53.

Robotics, handbells, and speech are just a few of the electives middle schoolers can take.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

54.

Whenever I see a spider, I panic!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

55.

I love to play board games with my family, but I hate to play video games.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

56.

Since I have terrible aim, I stink at basketball and basically every other sport.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

57.

I was bewildered when I couldn't find my keys.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

58.

My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

59.

He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

60.

It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

61.

His dubious lies fooled me, and it totally blew my mind.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

62.
Choose the subordinate clause:
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Emily refused to eat it.
a)
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese
b)
Emily refused to eat it.
63.
Choose the subordinate clause: 
Until I drink my coffee, I really cannot function very well.
a)
Until I drink my coffee
b)
I really cannot function very well 
64.
Choose the subordinate clause:
Since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, everyone has been celebrating.  
a)
Since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series
b)
everyone has been celebrating
65.
Choose the subordinate clause:
You have many opportunities when you enroll at Loyola.
a)
you have many opportunities
b)
when you enroll at Loyola 
66.
Choose the subordinate clause:
I will not attend the sports banquet because my brother graduates from high school the same day.
a)
I will not attend the banquet
b)
because my brother graduates from high school the same day
67.

the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

68.

are you going to watch it

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

69.

as long as Sydney Crosby shows up to play

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Subordinate Clause

70.
Unless Christine finishes her calculus homework, she will have to suffer Mr. Nguyen's wrath in class tomorrow.
a)
main
b)
subordinate