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Types of Sentences

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of words that is missing a subject AND/OR a verb.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

2.

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

3.

A clause that is NOT able to stand alone as its own sentence.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

4.

A clause that is able to stand alone as its own sentence.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

5.

Match the following terms to their correct definition.

a)

Contains one independent clause

1.

simple sentence

b)

Contains two (or more) independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

2.

compound sentence

c)

Contains one independent clause and one (or more) dependent clauses

3.

complex sentence

6.

After I finish my homework

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

7.

While I was waiting for the bus

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

8.

Because I was late to school

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

9.

When I grow up

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

10.

We won the game

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

11.

I studied for the quiz

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

12.

He read the book

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

13.

Mr. Kim teaches math.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

14.

Mrs. Cariddi and Ms. Vietri teach math.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

15.

Ms. Vietri teaches math and Ms. Germann teaches Language Arts.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

16.

Mr. Carr and Mr. Sommerhalter are my class advisors.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

17.

Even though math can be difficult sometimes, I enjoy having Mr. Kim as my teacher.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

18.

Because I studied for my grammar quiz, I got a good grade.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

19.

I will wear a sweatshirt to school so I will be comfortable all day.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

20.

I did not want to get out of bed this morning, nor did I want to walk to school in the cold.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

21.

Even though I tried my best, I didn't get a spot on the basketball team.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

22.

Before I went to practice, I did my math homework.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

23.

George won the student council election because he promised to ban homework.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex