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Sentence Structures

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

2.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

3.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

4.

My parents ordered tickets online.

a)

simple subject

b)

complete subject

c)

simple predicate

d)

complete predicate

5.

All clauses must have . . . (Choose two answers)

a)

subject

b)

conjunction

c)

direct object

d)

verb

e)

prepositional phrase

6.

also called a subordinate clause

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

7.

can usually stand alone; is a complete sentence

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

8.

can never stand alone; is a sentence fragment or incomplete sentence

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

9.

We will eat lunch when the bell rings.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

10.

The Eiffel Tower was completed under budget because the crew was so efficient.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

11.

Is the following clause INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT?

Whenever my teacher makes that horrible face

a)

INDEPENDENT

b)

DEPENDENT

12.

Is the following clause INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT?

My brother flushed the heads of my Barbie dolls down the toilet.

a)

INDEPENDENT

b)

DEPENDENT

13.

What is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION in the following clause? Since I found all those dry erase markers in the back of my room,

a)

I

b)

dry

c)

in

d)

Since

14.

DEPENDENT CLAUSES always begin with a _____________.

a)

Subject

b)

Subordinating Conjunction

c)

Verb

d)

Preposition

15.
Which of the following words are SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS?
AFTER   UNTIL   SCHOOL   PENCIL   WHEN   CLASS   
a)
AFTER, UNTIL, SCHOOL
b)
AFTER, UNTIL, WHEN
c)
SCHOOL, PENCIL, CLASS
d)
AFTER, UNTIL, WHEN, CLASS
16.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.

Does this sentence need a comma?

Should I go to the mall or the movies?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

A compound sentence should be joined by...

(Choose two)

Hint: one shouldn't be used very often unless you know what you are doing.)

a)

a comma and conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

a semi-colon

20.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

21.

Identify the compound sentence:

a)

He drank milk last night and added protien.

b)

Milk cows are sweet and lovely.

c)

He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust.

d)

He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not.

22.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Javier prefers to play soccer with his team at school but his brother likes to play with his friends at the park.

a)

comma after team

b)

comma after but

c)

no comma needed

d)

comma after school

23.

When correctly combining two independent clauses to make a compound sentence, you must use

a)

a period

b)

a comma + one of the FANBOYS

c)

a comma

d)

a period

24.
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
25.

When a subordinating conjunction such as after or unless starts a sentence, a comma is required.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

When a subordinating conjunction joins clauses in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which of these is not a subordinating conjunction?

a)

if

b)

when

c)

while

d)

but

28.
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 
Where does the comma belong?
a)
Between unless and you
b)
Between graduate and you
c)
Between not and need
d)
This complex sentence does not need a comma
29.

Which one is a correctly written complex sentence?

a)

When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.

b)

Although I was tired.

c)

An adjective describes a noun.

d)

A proper noun needs to be capitalized.

30.

Select the correct subordinating conjunction to complete this complex sentence.

___________ Mom was out of eggs, she made me pause the game and go to the store to get some for her.

a)

While

b)

Until

c)

Because

d)

Also

31.

Select the correct coordinating conjunction to make these simple sentences into a compound sentence.

I studied hard for that math test.

I wasn't satisfied with the low grade I earned on it.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

or

d)

nor

32.

What type of sentence is this?

Clyde says he will stay out of trouble once he gets out of jail.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

33.

What type of sentence is this?

Clyde says he will stay out of trouble once he gets out of jail, but I don't believe him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

34.

What kind of sentence is this?

I was feeling sick, I made a pot of chicken soup.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

run-on

35.

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.

36.

Choose the best way to write the sentence below.

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

a)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

b)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

c)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

d)

As it is.

37.

What is the best way to write sentence below?

Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt.

a)

Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt.

b)

Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt.

c)

Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt.

d)

It is correct as it is.

38.

What is the best way to revise the sentence below?

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

a)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school so we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

b)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates, and welcome them into our school family.

c)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school and, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

d)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

39.

Identify the sentence structure:

Although I studied for two hours last night, I couldn't remember a thing at test, so I didn't get a good grade on it.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

40.

Identify the sentence structure

Since it's a nice day, we can go to the park while Mom goes shopping for dinner.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound-Complex Sentence