WorksheetsClauses & Phrases; Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation has caused land erosion.
Simple
Compound
Complex
If we do not stop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their habitats.
simple
compound
complex
For some people, a green lifestyle means eating organic food and wearing organic clothing.
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Compound
Complex
Animals that are raised on certified organic pastures provide organic meat.
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Because organic vegetables are grown without the use of chemical fertilisers, they are considered healthier.
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compound
complex
Vampire Diaries is my favourite television show, but I also love true blood
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Compound Complex sentence
It is a kind of sentence that has two independent clauses which are connected by any of the FANBOYS.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Which kind of sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to connect the independent clause and the dependent clauses?
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
A clause has a subject and a verb.
True
False
Which is a simple sentence?
I was late, so she left.
I will go ahead if you will be late.
If you will be late, I will go ahead.
The man went ahead.
Which is a complex sentence?
Because the milk is already cold, I heated it in the microwave.
He needs to reheat the milk.
The milk is already cold, so he heated it in the microwave.
The milk is already cold; he heated it in the microwave.
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound or complex.
We were still talking when the line went off.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
What is the underlined word?
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
subject
verb
object
complement
What is the underlined word?
The class is at 9 o'clock.
subject
verb
object
complement
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
My house is green and big.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
I have to study until I understand everything.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
I don't study with music on because I get distracted.
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Compound
Complex
Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
You can eat pasta or salad.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Is thisa dependent or independent clause?
because I love you.
independent
dependent
Is thisa dependent or independent clause?
until I finish my lunch.
independent
dependent
Is thisa dependent or independent clause?
Kevin runs 10 kms. every day.
independent
dependent
Is thisa dependent or independent clause?
before she finishes her homework.
independent
dependent
Is thisa dependent or independent clause?
We never eat breakfast in the morning.
independent
dependent
Ivy received an 'A' in Photography class.
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Compound
Complex
Holt had the choice to go to the store, or he could go to the party.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Because Marina and Isela were wearing matching outfits, they decided to take a picture.
Complex
Simple
Compound
Sterling went to the library and he ran into Riley.
Complex
Compound
Simple
Christian ate a snack and watched his favorite show.
Complex
Compound
Simple
A simple sentence has .....
1 dependent clause
1 independent clause
1 complex sentence
1 compound sentence
A complex sentence has .....
1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause
2 independent clauses
a coordinating conjunction
2 simple sentences
What is a simple sentence
A sentence that contains one independent clause.
A sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
A sentence that comprised of two independent clauses join by a conjunction.
A sentence that contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Professor Maple's intelligent students completed their homework.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
A compound sentence is made up of what?
independent sentence
a dependent and independent clause
2 independent clauses or sentences
2 dependent clauses
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that can stand alone and make sense
It has to have a fanboy in it.
It has to have a subordinating conjunction in it.
If it has a subject and verb, it is an independent clause
There are 3 main types of sentences:
Good, Bad and OK
Simple, compound and complex
Formal, informal and casual
Imaginative, informative and persuasive
Name the sentence type: Curiosity killed the cat.
Complex
Compound
Simple
Name the sentence type: It was getting dark and we were nowhere near home.
Complex
Compound
Simple
Name the sentence type: The car swerved to miss the street sign, which had fallen onto the road.
Complex
Compound
Simple
A compound sentence contains...
two dependent clauses
a dependent and an independent clause
two independent clauses
Type of sentence: Although it is important to have fun, people should still focus on their goals.
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compound
complex
Dolphins have excellent hearing and large brains.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
The M&Ms on my desk were stolen because I left them out overnight.
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Complex sentence
When the hamster got out, she chewed a hole in her food bag.
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Compound sentence
Complex sentence
I wrote the note, but he did not get it.
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Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Blue highlighter is my favorite writing utensil in Social Studies.
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Complex sentence
When the speaker came to the stage, the crowd silenced immediately.
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Complex sentence
I read the book until I finished it.
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Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Mom didn't have time to do laundry, so I did it myself.
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Complex sentence
After the volume is turned down, go directly to your room.
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I love reading, yet I have no time.
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The boy ran, but he did not make it home in time.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
