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Sentence Types

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The students and teacher played the quiz and had fun during class. This sentence is a

a)

simple sentence.

b)

compound sentence.

2.

It is sunny outside, but the temperature is below freezing. This is a

a)

simple sentence.

b)

compound sentence.

3.

Lara cannot wait for the vacation because she is really tired.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

4.

I can eat a salad ,or I can eat a fruit.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

5.

When my brother pranked me, I was so embarrassed.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

6.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

7.

The production of a single pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flowers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.

Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

11.

Dalton always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

12.

It was a rainy day.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

13.

I forgot to bring my umbrella and boots to school.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

14.

The rain soaked me from head to toe.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

15.

I plan to go to my friend's house tonight, and we will share our candy.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

16.

The rain is supposed to stop later, but it might not stop in time for trick-or-treating.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

17.

I brought my costume to school, for I am riding home on my friend's bus.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

18.

In order for me to do well on my quiz, I worked on my 5-A-Day for twenty minutes last night.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

19.

My parents always take the best candy, so I hid my bag from them.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

20.

Whether or not I get to go trick-or-treating tonight, I will still have a lot of candy in my house.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound Complex Sentence

21.

This type of sentence has one independent clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

23.

This type of sentence has 1 independent clause and at least 1 subordinate clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex