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Identifying Sentence Types

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: My son can be difficult sometimes, but overall he is a good kid.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

2.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took attendance.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

3.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: The woman, who called my teacher, turned out to be my aunt.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

4.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: While they were reading, Samson heard a loud bang, so they went outside to investigate.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

5.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: Tim is a terrible cook, so he gets takeout every night.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

6.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: Antonia played video games while James cooked their dinner.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

7.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: Lightning flashed, and thunder boomed as he left the building.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

8.

Identify whether the sentence is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: The shop was filled with many delicious cakes, pastries, and a delectable smell.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex