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Types of Sentences

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ever since I hit it with a football last week, the screen on my TV won't stop flickering.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

2.

Jurassic Park is a great book.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

3.

A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a single idea.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The dog ran across the street.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

5.

I went to the store for milk, but I only bought bread.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

6.

Will you please go to the park with me?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

7.

Because I am too short, I cannot reach the top shelf.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

8.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence.

You will get a speeding ticket if you are not obeying the law.

a)

You will get a speeding ticket

b)

You will

c)

if you are not obeying the law

9.

 

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence.

Mom had to stop for gas because the car was on empty.

a)

Mom had to stop for gas

b)

Because the car was on empty

c)

had to stop

10.

What is the comma rule for complex sentences?

a)

If the dependent clause comes first, then a comma is needed at the end of the dependent clause.

b)

There is never a comma needed at anytime in a complex sentence

c)

If the independent clause comes first, then a comma is needed at the end of the independent clause.

11.

A (a)   exists when two independent sentences are incorrectly joined.

12.

A (a)   includes subject and predicate.

13.

(a)   do not have the correct punctuation.

14.

If you get there before I do.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

15.

The rooster crowed very loudly.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

16.

What do you think I should get for lunch I am really hungry.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

17.

Smells like wild flowers in this store.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

18.

Football practice can be brutal.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

19.

Is the following a complete sentence, a run-on sentence, or a sentence fragment: I know that he can play the drums because one day I saw him in the music studio playing drums with the music teacher he was really good it was fun to listen to him

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Run-on sentence

c)

Sentence fragment

20.

Is the following a complete sentence, a run-on sentence, or a sentence fragment: I was late for the game.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Run-on sentence

c)

Sentence fragment

21.

While running errands with my mom on Saturday.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

22.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
23.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______. 
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
24.
A subject is usually a ________.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
25.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
My family is planning a trip to the city.
b)
It will be the longest trip.
c)
I'm saving money I want to buy presents.
d)
We will go in the spring, when the weather is good. 
26.

What is one thing you can do to correct a sentence fragment

a)

Leave it the way it is people will figure it out

b)

add words to make the fragment a complete sentence

c)

add a comma

27.

What is a run-on sentence?

a)

A sentence that does not have a subject or verb

b)

a perfect sentence

c)

two or more sentences incorrectly written together as one sentence

28.

What is a sentence fragment?

a)

A group of words that does not have a subject or a predicate and does not express a complete thought

b)

A group of words that does express a complete thought

c)

Multiple sentences pushed together

29.

What is one thing you can do to fix a run-on sentence

a)

add a period and capitalize the first word of the second sentence

b)

Leave it the way it is

30.

Famous pictures now.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

c)

Run-on

31.

Two boys found a cave they saw many paintings.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

c)

Run-on

32.

Tourist attraction now.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

c)

Run-on

33.

He ran.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

c)

Run-on

34.

She said she wanted to go to the beach her family had other plans to go to a restaurant for a party already made reservations.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

c)

Run-on

35.
Ben was hungry he decided to eat an apple.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (misisng a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
36.
Jennifer brought cupcakes to school for her birthday.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
37.
Went to the mall to get a new pair of soccer cleats.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
38.
Thanksgiving Break is in 12 school days I can't wait!
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
39.
Three fish and a turtle.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (misisng a predicate)
40.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
41.
I like cheese pizza my dad prefers pepperoni pizza.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
42.
Landon plans to be a doctor someday.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
43.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______. 
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
44.

The bouncing beach ball.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

45.
My mom gave me a birthday present today.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run on
46.

A young lady in our church choir.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

47.

I knew that he could not see the opening of the door, and I kept pushing on it steadily.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

48.

When I had made an opening sufficient for my head, I put in a dark lantern.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

49.

I kept quite still and said nothing.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

50.

I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was the groan of mortal terror.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

51.

I knew what the old man felt although I chuckled at heart.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

52.

When I had waited a long time, I very patiently opened the lantern.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

53.

I held the lantern motionless, so I would not give away my position by the door.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

54.

I placed my hand upon the heart and held it there for many minutes.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

55.

If you think me mad, you need to listen to my whole story first.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

56.

I talked more quickly, but the noise steadily increased.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

57.

Anything was better than this, for I could not bear those hypocritical smiles no longer.

What type of sentence is this?

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

58.

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

a)

Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

b)

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

c)

Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

d)

As it is.

59.

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

Michael and his brother are best friends. They do not always get along.

a)

Even though they do not always get along Michael and his brother are best friends.

b)

Michael and his brother are best friends even though they do not always get along.

c)

Michael and his brother are best friends, even though they do not always get along.

d)

Even though, they do not always get along, Michael and his brother are best friends.

60.

What is the proper way to punctuate this sentence: My friends want to come over but now they can't.

a)

My friends wanted to come over, but now they can't.

b)

My friends wanted to come over but now they can't.

c)

My friends wanted to come over but, now they can't.

d)

My friends wanted to come over, but, now they can't.

61.

The sentence below is a complex sentence.

She only played the game because she thought she would win.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.

I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Carla and Pat went to the game.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

64.

I broke my watch, or it needs new batteries.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

65.

Until she told me, I didn't know.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

66.

Since you don't need the hat, I'll return it.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

67.

All the tables and chairs have been painted.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

68.

They enjoy live music, but they don't go often.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

69.

My friend John walked to the park.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

70.

Megan ate too much food.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

71.

They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

72.

The teacher started laughing when the students told him a joke.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

73.
We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
74.
After we learn the last type of sentence, we will have a summative over this.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
75.
We will review parts of speech, and then we'll learn about phrases.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
76.
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
77.
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
78.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
79.
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
80.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
81.
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple