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Complex and Compound-Complex

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rose took her dog for a walk, and they played fetch.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

2.

On Saturday we ate French Toast, and we walked around the mall after we woke up. This sentence is a (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
3.

Although they were best friends, Anne liked her doll best, and Sarah liked her book best.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

4.

Rachel played basketball at the park since it was a nice day outside.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

5.

Since he made a huge impact, every year Grant writes his teacher a thank you note.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

6.

I visited the beach, and I got a really bad sunburn.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

7.

I bought my friends some candy because they were hungry.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

8.

David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

9.

Find all the clauses

a)

because I injured my foot

b)

since school was over

c)

the angry leopard

d)

swinging in the tree

10.

Find all the independent clauses.

a)

The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.

b)

A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.

c)

the purple grape

d)

sitting on my chair

11.

Find all the dependent clauses.

a)

The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.

b)

My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,

c)

because the sun was hidden

d)

since we won our first baseball game

12.

A compound-complex sentence is made up of

a)

One independent clause

b)

One dependent clause

c)

Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clause

d)

One independent clause and one dependent clause

13.

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

If you save some of the pizza, you can have it for lunch tomorrow.

a)

If you save some of the pizza

b)

you can have it for lunch tomorrow.

14.

Identify the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence: If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.

a)

If you bake cookies

b)

your kitchen will smell good

c)

your mom will be happy

d)

There is no dependent clause.

15.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Before we finish the assignment, for our ELA class, we should make certain we answered every question, on it so we can receive all the points.

b)

Before we finish the assignment for our ELA class we should make certain we answered every question on it so we can receive all the points.

c)

Before we finish the assignment for our ELA class, we should make certain we answered every question on it so we can receive all the points.

d)

Before we finish the assignment for our ELA class, we should make certain we answered every question on it, so we can receive all the points.

16.

Check all of the dependent clauses.

a)

The cat meows.

b)

When the cat is fed.

c)

Because she is hungry.

d)

She ate a sandwich.

17.

Which one is a compound-complex sentence?

a)

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.

b)

Kate doesn't like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn't watch them.

c)

I wanted to buy a new Lego set with my birthday money, but my mom made me put all of it in the bank.

18.

Which one is the complex sentence?

a)

She goes to the beach, and she takes her dog.

b)

Because I lost it, I paid the library fines.

19.

We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time.

a)

Compound

b)

Compound-Complex

c)

Complex

20.

I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

21.

Usually I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

22.

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Compound-Complex

23.

Put the sentences in the correct category

Categorize the following

The dog ran, and the cat sat.

Since the cat sat, the dog ran.

Since the dog ran, the cat sat, and the mouse laughed.

This is tricky, yet I still love ELA.

I still love ELA because this is tricky.

I still love ELA unless this is tricky, and I will cry.

Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
24.

What type of sentence is: 'I like to play soccer, but I didn't have time to play yesterday because I was studying for a test.'

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

25.

Even though she was tired, Mary decided to finish her homework before going to bed.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

26.

John loves playing football, and he practices every day after school.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

27.

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

a)

She loves to play basketball because it keeps her fit, and it's fun.

b)

After they finished studying, Juan and Maria went to the movies.

c)

I enjoy reading books and playing chess.

28.

Identify the independent clause in this sentence:

Although it was raining, we decided to go out.

a)

Although it was raining

b)

we decided to go out.

29.

Match the following

a)

We should not eat books if they are given to us.

1.

complex sentence

b)

I will eat books, but I will not eat apples.

2.

compound sentence

c)

If I eat apples, the books will feel sad, so I will eat both.

3.

Compound-Complex

30.

Which of the following is in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS?

a)

Before

b)

But

31.

Which of the following is in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS?

a)

After

b)

And

32.

What sentence type is made with the subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS)?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

33.
The complex sentence is made up of a dependent and independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 
a)
I missed school, because I was sick. 
b)
I missed school. Because I was sick. 
c)
I missed school because I was sick. 
d)
Because, I was sick, I missed school. 
35.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 
a)
While my mom was out of town I went to my grandmas. 
b)
While my mom was out of town. I went to my grandmas. 
c)
I went to my grandmas while my mom was out of town. 
d)
I went to my grandmas while my mom, was out of town. 
36.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
A simple sentence contains 1 independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
38.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

If they go.

Because the rhino charged.

I ate a lot of candy last night.

Barney tried the guacamole and hated it.

Even though the ship was anchored in the harbor.

Vegetables are really good for you.

As soon as we arrived.

You should clean up that mess.

When the roads get icy.

Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
39.

FANBOYS always has this

(a)  

40.

Even though Trina slept late, she made it to school on time, but it was close.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

41.

I was wearing my navy linen suit, a crisp white shirt, a red tie, black loafers, and a can-do attitude.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

42.

As soon as I heard the news, I called Nathan, and we made plans to celebrate.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

43.

Although we lived there for ten years, we are moving in May.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

44.

the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

45.

although we only have four days of school next week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

46.

whenever we take our time

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

47.

since her dad needed to get his haircut

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

48.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

49.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

50.

Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.

a)

independent

b)

dependent