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Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A caterpillar has many legs.

a)

simple

b)

compound

2.

It can crawl, but it cannot fly.

a)

simple

b)

compound

3.

A caterpillar changes shape inside its shell, and it becomes a butterfly.

a)

simple

b)

compound

4.

Many people think ants are pests, but ants can be helpful.

a)

simple

b)

compound

5.

They eat other insects, and they dig up the soil.

a)

simple

b)

compound

6.

Ants may be small, but they are strong!

a)

simple

b)

compound

7.

The fog cleared, and we set out.

a)

simple

b)

compound

8.

Anders, Adam, and Charlie all went to the mall.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

9.

Eve baked a cake, so Lorena made cupcakes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

10.

Casha read her favorite book.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

11.

Evan, Gabbi, Josias, George, Lindsey, and Morgan all won an award.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

12.

Sheila sings beautifully, and she plays the piano well.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

13.

Tom and Jerry are best friends.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

14.

Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

15.

The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

16.

What type of sentence is this?


I am so very tired.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

17.

What type of sentence is this?


Although potato chips are delicious, I prefer tater tots.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

18.
Although you are early, I need you to stay after school today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
19.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex? 

I ate dinner before I washed my hands.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

20.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex? 

Jacqueline remembers the day when she had her first golfing lesson. 

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex