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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 3570secs

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Class
Date
1.

Identify the complex sentence.

a)

A beaver's front teeth are super strong and orange.

b)

Because beaver's front teeth contain an iron coating, it makes them super strong and orange.

c)

A beaver's front teeth have a coating containing iron, and that makes them super strong and orange.

d)

Since beaver's front teeth have a special iron coating.

2.

Identify the complex sentence.

a)

Although a rabbit's nose twitches.

b)

A rabbit's nose is packed with smell sensors, and its nose twitches for many different reasons.

c)

A rabbit's nose twitches for many reasons.

d)

A rabbit's nose twitches faster when it is interested or excited.

3.

Simple sentences have how many independent clauses?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

TRUE OR FALSE?

A complex sentence has an independent clause and dependent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Combine the following sentence:

The Exam was hard. I'm sure I won't pass

a)

The exam was so hard that I'm sure I won't pass.

b)

The exam was such hard that I'm sure I won't pass.

c)

The exam was so hard I'm sure I won't pass.

d)

The exam was such a hard that I'm sure I won't pass.

6.

Combine the following sentences:

It was very cold. We had to stop the game.

a)

It was such cold that we had to stop the game.

b)

It was so cold that we had to stop the game.

c)

It was very cold that we had to stop the game.

d)

It was cold so we had to stop the game.

7.

He got ................ food at the birthday party and behaved like ............... idiot!

a)

So many, Such

b)

So many, So

c)

So much, So

d)

So much, Such an

8.

I spend ................... money that I can't save any.

a)

much

b)

so much

c)

many

d)

so many

9.
Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.
a)
compound
b)
complex
10.
Because I took lessons, I know how to ski very well.
a)
compound
b)
complex
11.
Molly loves winter, but she always looks forward to summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
12.
Although we bundled up, we still got cold out in the snow.
a)
compound
b)
complex
13.
Because it wasn't cold enough, our snowman melted right away.
a)
compound
b)
complex
14.
My birthday is in the winter, but I celebrate at the pool in the summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
15.
You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.
a)
compound
b)
complex
16.
After dinner is over, we will drink hot chocolate.
a)
compound
b)
complex
17.
Before the cold weather arrives, we need to cover the plants.
a)
compound
b)
complex
18.
Max learned how to ski, and he is pretty good at it.
a)
compound
b)
complex
19.

Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex: Danny and his father like to go fishing and eat the worms.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

d)

Complete

20.

Is this sentence simple, complex, or compound?: Danny's father is a good fisher; he even used to work for a fishing company.

a)

Complex

b)

Simple Predicate

c)

Simple

d)

Compound

21.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
22.

She wanted to go for a run, but it started to rain.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

23.

The young cub and its mother walked across the road.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

24.

I can't forgive you until you apologize for your actions.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

25.

He said he was sorry, yet he still seems very upset with me.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

26.

Cori can go to camp, or she can join junior life guards.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

27.

You can wash the car while I take a long nap in my room.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

28.

Which complex sentence is written correctly?

a)

When Ben arrives with the flowers we can start decorating.

b)

We can start decorating, when Ben arrives with the flowers.

c)

When Ben arrives with the flowers, we can start decorating.

d)

None of the above.

29.

Which complex sentence is written correctly?

a)

You can come with me unless you need to finish your chores.

b)

Unless you need to finish your chores you can come with me.

c)

You can come with me, unless you need to finish your chores.

d)

None of the above.

30.

If you do your homework, your grades will improve.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

31.

Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


Nuclear reactions within the sun produce its energy.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

32.

Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


The sun is our nearest star; thus, it seems brightest.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

33.

Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.


After we have finished our article, we took it to the editor of the school newspaper.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

34.

When you write paragraphs, use some simple sentences, some compound sentences, and some (a)   sentences.

35.

Although the supermarket is closer, Talia shopped at the farmers’ market.

The type of the sentence above is.......?

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

36.

The local market has all the ingredients she needs, and it has fresh food.

The type of the sentence above is...........?

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

37.

Food at her local store is not as fresh.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

38.

She does not want vegetables in packages, and she does not want food from a warehouse.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

39.

Talia wants her food to be healthy

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

40.

Because chemicals are used on some vegetables, she thinks they are less healthy

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

41.

Talia does not buy too much food.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

42.

She will serve a healthy meal, and she will use only local ingredients

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

43.

One independent clause is a __ sentence.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

44.

Combining two independent clauses creates a ___ sentence

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

45.

A ___ sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

46.

Combining sentences can make your writing.

a)

easy to grade

b)

perfect

c)

more interesting

47.

I enjoy the farmers’ market because it has fresh food and a good selection.

This is a _____sentence.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

48.

Food at supermarkets is often transported far, and it is packaged.

This is a _____sentence

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

49.

I went to the supermarket before I went to the farmers’ market.

This is a complex sentence because it has_______?

a)

a coordinating conjunction

b)

a dependent clause

c)

two independent clauses.

50.

The farmers’ market is a good way to buy fresh and tasty food.

This is a simple sentence because it has one_______

a)

independent clause.

b)

dependent clause

c)

coordinating conjunction

51.

Complete this complex sentence: I go to the farmers’ market ______I go to the supermarket.

a)

so

b)

before

c)

but

52.

Complete this compound sentence: Max has not been to the market downtown, ________he has been to the one near school.

a)

because

b)

aft er

c)

but

53.

How do you feel to day?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

When the clock strikes 10, we have to go to bed.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

55.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

56.

James and Eva rode their bicycles, after they ate lunch.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

57.

The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

58.

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

59.

The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

60.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

61.

After midnight, the employees will stock the store's shelves.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

62.

She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

63.

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

64.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

65.

What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?

a)

For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

b)

Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

c)

For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

d)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

66.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

67.

Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

68.

Identify the complex sentence.

a)

A beaver's front teeth are super strong and orange.

b)

Because beaver's front teeth contain an iron coating, it makes them super strong and orange.

c)

A beaver's front teeth have a coating containing iron, and that makes them super strong and orange.

d)

Since beaver's front teeth have a special iron coating.

69.

Identify the complex sentence.

a)

Although a rabbit's nose twitches.

b)

A rabbit's nose is packed with smell sensors, and its nose twitches for many different reasons.

c)

A rabbit's nose twitches for many reasons.

d)

A rabbit's nose twitches faster when it is interested or excited.

70.

__________ you sit down, please bring me the paper.

a)

Since

b)

Before

c)

And

71.

Rochelle was happy __________ her friends were there.

a)

But

b)

because

c)

when

72.

__________ she got her hair cut, her mother went shopping

a)

Which

b)

Where

c)

While

73.

__________ penguins have wings, they cannot fly.

a)

When

b)

Although

c)

Becuase

74.

I give special care to the animals whose needs are the greatest.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

75.

When I grow up, I want to study medicine as well.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

76.

I encounter many challenges.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

77.

Which BEST combines the two clauses?

The game is similar to hockey/that I invented.

a)

The game that I invented is similar to hockey.

b)

The game is similar to hockey that I invented.

78.

Which BEST combines the clauses?

While hockey uses hockey sticks/"broomball" uses brooms.

a)

While hockey uses hockey sticks, "broomball" uses brooms.

b)

While hockey usues "broomball" uses brooms, hockey sticks.

79.

What is a sentence?

a)

It is a structure of Subject and Verb

b)

It does not convey a completed idea.

c)

It's a basic unit of a text

d)

It has linking words

80.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
81.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
82.

Which is the compound sentence?

a)

Mary went to work. John went to the party. I went home.

b)

Mary went to work; however, John went to the party after I had gone home.

c)

Mary went to work, but John went to the party, and I went home.

d)

Mary and John went to work and went to the party after that.

83.

Which is not the complex sentence?

a)

He turned himself in to the police; otherwise, they would have arrested him.

b)

If the weather is nice on the weekend, we’re going camping.

c)

Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

d)

After being apart for years, he still had feelings for her.

84.

Which is the compound-complex sentence?

a)

The dog started barking so the cat ran away and I couldn’t keep up; as result, I stopped.

b)

She likes to sleep in but she can get up early if she has worked.

c)

All of the sentences

d)

Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.

85.

Which is the dependent clause in this sentence?

When the sky is cloudy, I like to sit outside, and sometimes I read a book.

a)

When the sky is cloudy

b)

I like to sit outside

c)

And

d)

Sometimes I read a book

86.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
87.

1. A simple sentence consists of

a)

one independent thought

b)

one independent clause

88.

2. An independent clause contains

a)

a subject and a verb

b)

a subject and an object

89.

3. A compound sentence consists of

a)

one or more independent clauses

b)

two or more independent clauses

90.

4. Independent clauses can be joined by using

a)

a coordinating conjunction

b)

a subordinating conjunction

91.

5. Which is a compound sentence?

a)

I like walking on the beach with my dog.

b)

I like walking but my dog likes running.

92.

6. A complex sentence consists of an independent clause plus

a)

a subordinating conjunction

b)

a dependent clause

93.

7. A dependent clause can begin with a relative pronoun or a

a)

a subordinating conjunction

b)

a coordinating conjunction

94.

8. "I like him because he’s funny." Which is the dependent clause?

a)

I like him

b)

because he’s funny

95.

9. Which is a complex sentence?

a)

I was late because I missed my train.

b)

We got up late so I missed my train.

96.

10. A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and

a)

one or more dependent clauses

b)

two or more dependent clauses

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