WorksheetsSentence Structures
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 46mins
My parents ordered tickets online.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
My parents ordered tickets online.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
My parents ordered tickets online.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
My parents ordered tickets online.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
All clauses must have . . . (Choose two answers)
subject
conjunction
direct object
verb
prepositional phrase
also called a subordinate clause
independent clause
dependent clause
can usually stand alone; is a complete sentence
independent clause
dependent clause
can never stand alone; is a sentence fragment or incomplete sentence
independent clause
dependent clause
We will eat lunch when the bell rings.
independent clause
dependent clause
The Eiffel Tower was completed under budget because the crew was so efficient.
independent clause
dependent clause
Is the following clause INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT?
Whenever my teacher makes that horrible face
INDEPENDENT
DEPENDENT
Is the following clause INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT?
My brother flushed the heads of my Barbie dolls down the toilet.
INDEPENDENT
DEPENDENT
What is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION in the following clause? Since I found all those dry erase markers in the back of my room,
I
dry
in
Since
DEPENDENT CLAUSES always begin with a _____________.
Subject
Subordinating Conjunction
Verb
Preposition
AFTER UNTIL SCHOOL PENCIL WHEN CLASS
I went to dance and then went home.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or the movies?
Yes
No
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.
Yes
No
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 comma and conjunction
just a conjunction
just a comma
a semi-colon
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.
or
and
nor
yet
Identify the compound sentence:
He drank milk last night and added protien.
Milk cows are sweet and lovely.
He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust.
He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not.
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.
comma after team
comma after but
no comma needed
comma after school
When correctly combining two independent clauses to make a compound sentence, you must use
a period
a comma + one of the FANBOYS
a comma
a period
When a subordinating conjunction such as after or unless starts a sentence, a comma is required.
True
False
When a subordinating conjunction joins clauses in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
True
False
Which of these is not a subordinating conjunction?
if
when
while
but
Where does the comma belong?
Which one is a correctly written complex sentence?
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
Although I was tired.
An adjective describes a noun.
A proper noun needs to be capitalized.
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.
While
Until
Because
Also
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.
and
so
or
nor
What type of sentence is this?
Clyde says he will stay out of trouble once he gets out of jail.
simple
compound
complex
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.
simple
compound
complex
What kind of sentence is this?
I was feeling sick, I made a pot of chicken soup.
simple
compound
complex
run-on
What is the best way to write the sentence?
Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.
Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
As it is.
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.
Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.
Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.
Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.
As it is.
What is the best way to write sentence below?
Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt.
Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt.
Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt.
Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt.
It is correct as it is.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the sentence structure
Since it's a nice day, we can go to the park while Mom goes shopping for dinner.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
