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4 sentence structures

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete simple sentence even though it is usually functioning as part of a larger sentence.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

we didn't see it in class

2.

A dependent clause does not form a simple sentence by itself.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not seen in class

3.

(a)   are used to connect compound sentences.

4.

It connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

Coordinating Conjunctions are A WHITE BUS.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not seen in class

6.

Subordinating Conjunctions are A WHITE BUS.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not seen in class

7.

It is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

a)

compound-complex

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

compound

8.

It’s a sentence composed of two or more sentences joined by a conjunction, and one or more of those sentences must be a complex sentence.

a)

compound

b)

compound-complex

c)

complex

d)

simple

9.

a sentence that has only one subject and at least one verb.

a)

complex

b)

compound

c)

simple

d)

compound-complex

10.

I need to go to school, but I feel not too good.

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound-complex

d)

compound

11.
  • While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer football.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

d)

compound-complex

12.

She studied hard for her exam, but she still failed because she didn't understand the material.

a)

compound-complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

complex

13.

(a)   are used to connect complex sentences.

14.

``While´´ is part of the FANBOYS.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not seen in class

15.

My name is Ron.

a)

complex

b)

compound

c)

compound-complex

d)

simple

16.
  • I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

compound-complex

d)

conjunction

17.
  • While flowers continue to bloom.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

simple

d)

conjunction