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Clauses & Sentence Types

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence reads more clearly?
a)
"I went to the movies with Shirley and Rob went home."
b)
"I went to the movies with Shirley, and Rob went home."
2.
Which compound sentence is correct?
a)
I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.
b)
Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.
c)
I went to the store, I got chips.
d)
The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage
3.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
4.
Which sentence is the correct compound sentence?
a)
Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with.
b)
Jennifer ate her lunch and, went to the ice cream store.
c)
Brooke had her party but, none of her friends could sleepover.
d)
Sarah and Julie had a picnic and then rode bikes
5.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma after the word "singer"
b)
Insert comma after the word "and"
c)
No comma needed
6.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
7.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
Insert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
8.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
9.
Where would a comma be inserted into this sentence?
"I have many questions and answers are being researched."
a)
After the word "questions"
b)
Before the word "being"
c)
There is no way to make this a correct sentence
10.
Is a comma used in the following sentence?
"The coin was tossed and the game had begun."
a)
Yes, absolutely
b)
No, absolutely not
c)
The comma is optional, and would be inserted both before and after the word "and"
d)
The comma is optional, and would be inserted before the word "and"
11.

I went outside to play and it was very cold

a)

, and

b)

and

c)

and,

12.

I read a book but i did not like it

a)

but,

b)

, but

c)

but

13.

I wanted to drive today but I have no license

a)

but,

b)

but

c)

, but

14.

I like peanut butter and I like jelly

a)

and

b)

, and

c)

and,

d)

all of the above

15.

He eats macaroni but he won't eat cheese

a)

but

b)

but,

c)

, but

16.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
17.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were in shock but I think you're just excited

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
21.

A simple (scotch tape) compound sentence is split by...

a)

a comma and conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

NOTHING!

22.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

The weather today will be cool, ____ it will also be rainy.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

and

d)

so

23.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

I play the violin well, _____ the clarinet is my favorite instrument.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

for

24.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

25.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

I got an A on the LA test, _____ I had studied hard.

a)

or

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

but

26.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

nor

27.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

yet

28.

Mrs. Immordino is a teacher, _______ she knows how to teach

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

29.
Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.
a)
for
b)
so
c)
yet
30.

We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ________, it rained so we stayed home.

a)

nevertheless

b)

furthermore

c)

however

31.

Because I want you to do well, we are going to practice this some more.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

32.

Let's learn a little about your teachers; aren't you excited?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

33.

Mrs. Starnes has known Mr. Starnes for 16 years because they went to high school together.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

34.

Mr. Cannon is from the same town as Mr. and Mrs. Starnes although he is a little older.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

35.

Mrs. Cross was on our team last year after Mrs. Montognese left to have her second child.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

36.

Because she was really good at golf, Mrs. Allen got a scholarship to college.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

37.

Mrs. Fishman used to teach at Conley although she likes it here much better.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

38.

When she's not at school, Mrs. Montognese takes professional photographs for people.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

39.

Mrs. Naworcki has two daughters; they are named Braelyn and Taylor.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

40.

Ms. Shiel taught at Leggee with Mrs. Allen until they came to Marlowe this year.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

41.

Your teachers, after they leave school on Friday, sometimes hang out with each other!

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

42.

We never, although this is probably a lie, talk about our students when we hang out.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

43.

How are you doing on this?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

44.

If you are struggling, please ask for help.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

45.

After we are done with this, we are learning about complex sentences!

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

46.

Because I want you to do well, we are going to practice this some more.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

47.

Let's learn a little about your teachers; aren't you excited?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

48.

Mrs. Starnes has known Mr. Starnes for 16 years because they went to high school together.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

49.

Mr. Cannon is from the same town as Mr. and Mrs. Starnes although he is a little older.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

50.

Mrs. Cross was on our team last year after Mrs. Montognese left to have her second child.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

51.

Because she was really good at golf, Mrs. Allen got a scholarship to college.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

52.

Mrs. Fishman used to teach at Conley although she likes it here much better.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

53.

When she's not at school, Mrs. Montognese takes professional photographs for people.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

54.

Mrs. Naworcki has two daughters; they are named Braelyn and Taylor.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

55.

Ms. Shiel taught at Leggee with Mrs. Allen until they came to Marlowe this year.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

56.

Your teachers, after they leave school on Friday, sometimes hang out with each other!

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

57.

We never, although this is probably a lie, talk about our students when we hang out.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

58.

How are you doing on this?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

59.

If you are struggling, please ask for help.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

60.

After we are done with this, we are learning about complex sentences!

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

61.

Because I like french fries

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

62.

While I was watching the news

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

63.

Snapchat introduces 3D camera mode to add dimension to selfies.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

64.

TikTok is an app for sharing short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

65.

Hopefully they play better than their Wednesday performance.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

66.

As long as Sydney Crosby shows up to play

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

67.

Are you going to watch the game?

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

68.

Although we only have four days of school next week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

69.

That gum you chewed last week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

70.

A shipwrecked person must be tough to survive.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

71.

Which is the Dependent Clause?


Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

a)

I heated it up in the microwave.

b)

Because my tea was too cold

72.

Which is the Independent Clause?


You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

a)

You should take your car in for a service

b)

because it's starting to make weird noises.

73.

Independent or Dependent?


Unless my dad comes home.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

74.

Independent or Dependent?


I will have to make dinner.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

75.

Independent or Dependent?


Because I practice a lot.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

76.

Independent or Dependent?


Even though chocolate is her favorite.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

77.

Before I go to bed

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

78.

I love eating ice cream.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

79.

if I don't pass the test

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

80.

Pay attention!

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

81.

She drove to Toronto.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

82.

Jet lag affects most long-distance travelers

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

83.

Which is simply the urge to sleep at inappropriate times

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

84.

Also, changes in work schedules can cause jet lag

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

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