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Simple and Compound Sentences

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I'm helping my grandma make a quilt.

a)

This is a compound sentence.

b)

This is a simple sentence.

2.

We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence

3.

Some days I help her cut fabric, or we stitch the pieces.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

4.

Some days I help her cut fabric, or we stitch the pieces.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

5.

The quilt will look like a big basket of flowers.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

6.

I can't wait until it is all finished!

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

7.

Dogs make good pets, but cats also make good pets.

a)

This is a simple sentence.

b)

This is a compound sentence.

8.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

9.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
10.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

11.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Simple Sentence.
Kelsey and Emily are excited to see the episode of The Walking Dead. 
True or false? 
a)
True 
b)
False 
12.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Compound Sentence. 
Pumpkin Spice lattes should be a part of every diet, or they should be served during every meal!
a)
True 
b)
False 
13.
The music is too loud for my ears.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
14.
He is famous, yet he is very humble.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
15.
The pizza looks delicious and nutritious. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
16.
She did not like public speaking, for she was not very good at it. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
17.
How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?
a)
2 or more
b)
3
c)
1,657
d)
1
18.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
19.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
20.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.

a)

or

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

but

21.

I went to Disneyland, and I ate a turkey leg.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

22.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

yet

23.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

24.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
25.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends."

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

26.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

27.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
28.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

29.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Simple Sentence.
Kelsey and Emily are excited to see the episode of The Walking Dead. 
True or false? 
a)
True 
b)
False 
30.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Compound Sentence. 
Pumpkin Spice lattes should be a part of every diet, or they should be served during every meal!
a)
True 
b)
False 
31.
Computers are advancing quickly!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
32.
Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound