WorksheetsComplex and Compound-Complex
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 47mins
Rose took her dog for a walk, and they played fetch.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
On Saturday we ate French Toast, and we walked around the mall after we woke up. This sentence is a (a) .
Although they were best friends, Anne liked her doll best, and Sarah liked her book best.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Rachel played basketball at the park since it was a nice day outside.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Since he made a huge impact, every year Grant writes his teacher a thank you note.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I visited the beach, and I got a really bad sunburn.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I bought my friends some candy because they were hungry.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Find all the clauses
because I injured my foot
since school was over
the angry leopard
swinging in the tree
Find all the independent clauses.
The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.
A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.
the purple grape
sitting on my chair
Find all the dependent clauses.
The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.
My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,
because the sun was hidden
since we won our first baseball game
A compound-complex sentence is made up of
One independent clause
One dependent clause
Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clause
One independent clause and one dependent clause
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
If you save some of the pizza, you can have it for lunch tomorrow.
If you save some of the pizza
you can have it for lunch tomorrow.
Identify the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence: If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.
If you bake cookies
your kitchen will smell good
your mom will be happy
There is no dependent clause.
Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check all of the dependent clauses.
The cat meows.
When the cat is fed.
Because she is hungry.
She ate a sandwich.
Which one is a compound-complex sentence?
While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.
Kate doesn't like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn't watch them.
I wanted to buy a new Lego set with my birthday money, but my mom made me put all of it in the bank.
Which one is the complex sentence?
She goes to the beach, and she takes her dog.
Because I lost it, I paid the library fines.
We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time.
Compound
Compound-Complex
Complex
I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Usually I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.
Complex
Compound
Compound-Complex
Put the sentences in the correct category
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.
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.'
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Even though she was tired, Mary decided to finish her homework before going to bed.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
John loves playing football, and he practices every day after school.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?
She loves to play basketball because it keeps her fit, and it's fun.
After they finished studying, Juan and Maria went to the movies.
I enjoy reading books and playing chess.
Identify the independent clause in this sentence:
Although it was raining, we decided to go out.
Although it was raining
we decided to go out.
Match the following
We should not eat books if they are given to us.
complex sentence
I will eat books, but I will not eat apples.
compound sentence
If I eat apples, the books will feel sad, so I will eat both.
Compound-Complex
Which of the following is in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS?
Before
But
Which of the following is in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS?
After
And
What sentence type is made with the subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS)?
simple
compound
complex
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.
FANBOYS always has this
(a)
Even though Trina slept late, she made it to school on time, but it was close.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I was wearing my navy linen suit, a crisp white shirt, a red tie, black loafers, and a can-do attitude.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
As soon as I heard the news, I called Nathan, and we made plans to celebrate.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Although we lived there for ten years, we are moving in May.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
although we only have four days of school next week
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
whenever we take our time
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
since her dad needed to get his haircut
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.
independent
dependent
