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SImple and Compound Sentences

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An independent clause is
a)
a Santa who works by himself.
b)
a formula for a type of sentence.
c)
a complete sentence.
d)
an infinitive.
2.
How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?
a)
2 or more
b)
3
c)
1,657
d)
1
3.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
4.
Is the following clause Independent or Dependent? 
Because I lost the big game last night.
a)
Independent 
b)
Dependent 
5.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
6.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. 
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
7.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. 
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
8.
Is the following clause independent or dependent? 
It is important to study each and every night. 
a)
Independent 
b)
Dependent 
9.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I would go with you to the game, but I have plans to go skydiving on the same night. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
10.
What is an independent clause?
a)
A complete sentence with at least one subject and one verb
b)
A sentence that has helping verbs
c)
A sentence that has an independent subject
d)
An incomplete sentence that cannot stand by itself
11.
Tracy jogged to the park, but Ja'Quan rode his scooter.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
12.
I have to go to the store, but I can come over after that.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
13.
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
14.
I have never traveled to Europe, nor have I traveled to South America.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
15.
Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
16.
Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
17.

Choose the complete sentence:

a)

Went to the park.

b)

My teacher and I.

c)

I was late to school this morning.

d)

Although feathers are used for flying.

18.

Choose the compound sentence:

a)

It was raining, so I grabbed my umbrella.

b)

My little brother can be very annoying sometimes.

c)

The flowers were blooming. And it was a beautiful sight.

d)

Mexico is a great place to travel to because of the food.

19.

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

a)

I ran to the playground.

b)

My sister is taller than me, so she can reach the top shelf.

c)

I was hungry, and I was tired.

d)

Finish your work, or you will have to go to study hall.

20.

Combine the sentences using a COMMA and a FANBOYS.


Sarah doesn't like apples. She likes grapes.

4 lines
21.

Combine these sentences:


My dog was hungry. He started to whine.

4 lines

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