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Clauses & Phrases; Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation has caused land erosion.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

2.

If we do not stop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their habitats.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

3.

For some people, a green lifestyle means eating organic food and wearing organic clothing.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

4.

Animals that are raised on certified organic pastures provide organic meat.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

5.

Because organic vegetables are grown without the use of chemical fertilisers, they are considered healthier.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

6.

Vampire Diaries is my favourite television show, but I also love true blood

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound Complex sentence

7.

It is a kind of sentence that has two independent clauses which are connected by any of the FANBOYS.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

8.

Which kind of sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to connect the independent clause and the dependent clauses?

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

9.

A clause has a subject and a verb.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which is a simple sentence?

a)

I was late, so she left.

b)

I will go ahead if you will be late.

c)

If you will be late, I will go ahead.

d)

The man went ahead.

11.

Which is a complex sentence?

a)

Because the milk is already cold, I heated it in the microwave.

b)

He needs to reheat the milk.

c)

The milk is already cold, so he heated it in the microwave.

d)

The milk is already cold; he heated it in the microwave.

12.

Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound or complex.


We were still talking when the line went off.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

13.

What is the underlined word?

The cat sleeps on the sofa.

a)

subject

b)

verb

c)

object

d)

complement

14.

What is the underlined word?

The class is at 9 o'clock.

a)

subject

b)

verb

c)

object

d)

complement

15.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

My house is green and big.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

16.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

I have to study until I understand everything.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

17.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

I don't study with music on because I get distracted.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

18.

Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?

You can eat pasta or salad.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

19.

Is thisa dependent or independent clause?

because I love you.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

20.

Is thisa dependent or independent clause?

until I finish my lunch.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

21.

Is thisa dependent or independent clause?

Kevin runs 10 kms. every day.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

22.

Is thisa dependent or independent clause?

before she finishes her homework.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

23.

Is thisa dependent or independent clause?

We never eat breakfast in the morning.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

24.

Ivy received an 'A' in Photography class.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

25.

Holt had the choice to go to the store, or he could go to the party.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

26.

Because Marina and Isela were wearing matching outfits, they decided to take a picture.

a)

Complex

b)

Simple

c)

Compound

27.

Sterling went to the library and he ran into Riley.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

28.

Christian ate a snack and watched his favorite show.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

29.

A simple sentence has .....

a)

1 dependent clause

b)

1 independent clause

c)

1 complex sentence

d)

1 compound sentence

30.

A complex sentence has .....

a)

1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause

b)

2 independent clauses

c)

a coordinating conjunction

d)

2 simple sentences

31.

What is a simple sentence

a)

A sentence that contains one independent clause.

b)

A sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

c)

A sentence that comprised of two independent clauses join by a conjunction.

d)

A sentence that contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

32.

Professor Maple's intelligent students completed their homework.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

33.

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

34.

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

35.

There are 3 main types of sentences:

a)

Good, Bad and OK

b)

Simple, compound and complex

c)

Formal, informal and casual

d)

Imaginative, informative and persuasive

36.

Name the sentence type: Curiosity killed the cat.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

37.

Name the sentence type: It was getting dark and we were nowhere near home.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

38.

Name the sentence type: The car swerved to miss the street sign, which had fallen onto the road.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

39.

A compound sentence contains...

a)

two dependent clauses

b)

a dependent and an independent clause

c)

two independent clauses

40.

Type of sentence: Although it is important to have fun, people should still focus on their goals.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

41.

Dolphins have excellent hearing and large brains.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

42.

The M&Ms on my desk were stolen because I left them out overnight.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

43.

When the hamster got out, she chewed a hole in her food bag.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

44.

I wrote the note, but he did not get it.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

45.

Blue highlighter is my favorite writing utensil in Social Studies.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

46.

When the speaker came to the stage, the crowd silenced immediately.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

47.

I read the book until I finished it.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

48.

Mom didn't have time to do laundry, so I did it myself.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

49.

After the volume is turned down, go directly to your room.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

50.

I love reading, yet I have no time.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

51.

The boy ran, but he did not make it home in time.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence