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Sentence Structure Practice

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a coordinate conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

2.

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a ____________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

3.

Elijah remained at home because he had a sore throat.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

4.

Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

5.

Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

6.

Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

7.

I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

8.

Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

9.

Dad went fishing, but Mama decided to stay home.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

10.

Mrs. Carrero said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

11.

Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

12.

While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the side door.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

13.

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

a)

simple sentence.

b)

compound sentence.

14.

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

a)

simple sentence.

b)

compound sentence.

15.

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

a)

simple sentence.

b)

compound sentence.

16.

The students enjoyed doing the Travel Guide performance task.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

17.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

18.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

19.

After the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

20.

When my brother pranked me, I was so embarrassed.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

21.

I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

22.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

23.

What is the correct definition of a complex sentence?

a)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.

b)

It has one independent clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

c)

It has one independent clause with at least one subordinate clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon and at least one subordinate clause.

24.

What is the correct definition of a compound sentence?

a)

It has one independent clause.

b)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

c)

It has one independent clause and at least one subordinate (dependent) clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate (dependent)clause.

25.

What type of sentence is the following? I went to the lunchroom and bought some pizza.

a)

Compound - complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

complex

26.

What type of sentence is this? I like to bowl, skate, read and cook.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

27.

What type of sentence is this? Kaitlyn enjoys cooking, but she doesn't know how to cook very well.

a)

complex

b)

compound

c)

simple

28.

I'm so excited, I passed the test_

a)
b)
c)
29.

What is your favorite magazine_

a)
b)
c)
30.

You need to get with the program.

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamative

31.

Congratulations on your achievement_

a)
b)
c)
32.

Congratulations on your achievement_

a)
b)
c)
33.

Do your assignments in class on time_

a)
b)
c)
34.

You did an excellent job.

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

interrogative

d)

exclamative

35.

How was your day in school_

a)
b)
c)
36.

How was your day in school_

a)
b)
c)
37.

Choose the sentence type:

Open your locker immediately.

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

38.

Choose the sentence type:

Why is John late for our date?

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

39.

Choose the sentence type:

I made a perfect score on this test!

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

40.

Choose the sentence type:

Please come to the movies with me.

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

41.

Choose the sentence type:

Where is my science book?

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

42.

Choose the sentence type:

Give me a piece of pizza.

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

43.

Choose the sentence type:

The girl in the white jacket is lost.

a)

declarative

b)

imperative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

44.
We recently read the short story "The Open Window" by Saki.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
45.
What did we have to do for homework last night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
46.
Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
47.
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
48.
Which story did you like better?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
49.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
50.
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
51.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
52.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
53.
The camel can live in dry desert areas where other large animals cannot live.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
Complex
54.
The hump of a camel stores fat, not water.
a)
simple
b)
compound
55.
A camel's hump can shrink when it goes without food, but a few days of eating and drinking can restore it.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
Compound/complex
56.
Camels have thick, hairy coats of fur.
a)
simple
b)
compound
57.
The desert gets hot during the day, but it cools down at night.
a)
simple
b)
compound
58.
Disney World, where dreams come true, is my favorite place on Earth.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
59.
When she was six, her family moved to Italy.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
60.
She watched the game, and she also began playing it.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
61.
After Logan and Morgan went to the movies, they decided to go to the mall, but they had a flat and couldn't make it. 
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
d)
Compound Complex
62.
Bob loved his new Beats; he wore them everywhere.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
63.
If Mike needs to dry off, it is best to be far away.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
64.

Who was the first female astronaut?

a)

Declarative

b)

Imperative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Exclamatory

65.

Buckle your seat belt even for short trips.

a)

Declarative

b)

Imperative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Exclamatory

66.

Please put the stamped envelopes in this box.

a)

Imperative

b)

Declarative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Exclamatory

67.

You must be joking?

a)

Imperative

b)

Declarative

c)

Exclamatory

d)

Interrogative

68.

What a thrill that ride was!

a)

Declarative

b)

Imperative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Exclamatory

69.

In 1776, there were fifty-three newspapers in London.

a)

Imperative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Exclamatory

d)

Declarative

70.

Who were the first people to use paper money?

a)

Exclamatory

b)

Declarative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Imperative

71.

Insert the diskette in this slot.

a)

Imperative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Exclamatory

d)

Declarative

72.

Insects outnumber people by millions to one.

a)

Imperative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Declarative

d)

Exclamatory

73.

What an amazing story that is!

a)

Interrogative

b)

Declarative

c)

Imperative

d)

Exclamatory

74.

What punctuation should be added: Give us some examples

a)

Period

b)

Exclamation mark

c)

Question mark

75.

What punctuation should be added: Well, a group of lions is a pride

a)

Question mark

b)

Exclamation mark

c)

Period

76.

What punctuation should be added: What is a group of leopards called

a)

Period

b)

Exclamation mark

c)

Question mark

77.

What punctuation should be added: Have you ever heard of a leap of leopards

a)

Question mark

b)

Exclamation mark

c)

Period

78.

What punctuation should be added: What a great name that is for those cats

a)

Question mark

b)

Exclamation mark

c)

Period

79.

What punctuation should be added: A gam is a group of wales

a)

Exclamation mark

b)

Question mark

c)

Period

80.

What punctuation should be added: Then, what is a pod

a)

Question mark

b)

Period

c)

Exclamation mark

81.

What punctuation should be added: Look up both words in a dictionary, please

a)

Exclamation mark

b)

Period

c)

Question mark

82.

What punctuation should be added: Either noun can be used for whales

a)

Period

b)

Question mark

c)

Exclamation mark

83.

What punctuation should be added: One is just as weird as the other

a)

Exclamation mark

b)

Period

c)

Question mark

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