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Sentence Review Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 4hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Odysseus comes back to Ithaca on a clear day.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
2.

All his impatience leaves him, and he sits under an oak tree.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

3.

An hour passes in silence, and it occurs to him that he is tired and might as well go home, so he picks up his sword and walks.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

4.
The house looks much as it did when he left.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
5.
He notices that the sheep byre's gate has been mended.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
6.

A rivulet of smoke rises from the chimney.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

7.

Within, Penelope is at her loom, and an old man drowses by the fire.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

8.

If you pretty up how people speak and change the things they said, that is dishonest.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

9.

It is the late 1940s, and she has not yet reached the age of thirty.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

10.
I was a kid who had failed freshman year at the regular public high school because I never showed up.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
11.

I transferred to an alternative school that offered dream studies instead of biology, so I was taking a class at the community college for high school credit.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

12.
I was completely lost.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
13.
Cells make up all our tissues which make up all our organs.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
14.
Johns Hopkins was built in 1889 as a charity hospital for the sick and poor, and it covered more than a dozen acres where a cemetery and the insane asylum once sat in East Baltimore.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
15.
The public wards at Hopkins were filled with patients.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
16.
The house stood on a hillside where wind whipped through the cracks in the walls.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
17.
Henrietta often yelled for Day, but sometimes she cheered for another cousin.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
18.
Everybody put coins in the jukebox and drank RC Cola, but the profits never amounted to much.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
19.
When the steam cleared, she stepped inside and sealed the door behind her.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
20.
Gey paid his way through a biology degree at the University of Pittsburgh by working as a carpenter and mason, and he could make nearly anything for cheap or free.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
21.

Many people think dolphins and porpoises are fish this is simply not true.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

22.
She noticed the falling star.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run on
23.

The bouncing beach ball.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

24.
My mom gave me a birthday present today.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run on
25.

All the time.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

26.

Complete sentences must have a

a)

subject

b)

adjective

c)

predicate

d)

adverb

27.

Matt wanted to go to the park and play football.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

28.

Carson didn't want to play in the game he wasn't feeling well.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

29.

The school had no school because of the snow the kids were sad.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

30.

The big red barn by the road.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

31.

The little girl on the bus.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

32.

The most amazing teachers in the middle school.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run on

33.

What time is it?

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

complete sentence

34.

Enjoys working out at the gym.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

complete sentence

35.

The smell of buttery popcorn.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

complete sentence

36.

The movie is hilarious.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

complete sentence

37.

All the time.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

38.

Washing your hands for 1 minute.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

d)

All of the above

39.
This afternoon after breakfast.
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Sentence
40.
Justin, will you wash the car it really needs it.
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Sentence
41.

Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

42.

A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

43.

I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

44.

I'm going to the store to get some cheese.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

45.

This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

46.

Climbing up the side of the big, scary mountain.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

47.

What type of clause is in RED?

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

48.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

49.

What type of clause is in RED?

Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

50.

What type of clause is in RED?

I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

51.

What type of clause is in RED?

We had a great time after the weather cleared.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

52.

What type of clause is in RED?

Everything was fine until Sally came along.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

53.

What type of clause is in RED?

Because oil drilling cracks the bedrock, it can cause earthquakes.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

54.

What type of clause is in RED?

Although it is March, cold weather may still be on the horizon.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

55.

What type of clause is in RED?

The Truman Library is in Independence, Missouri because that's where he lived from 1919-1972.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

56.

What type of clause is in RED?

You need to be pragmatic if you want to be viewed as a leader.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

57.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
so 
58.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
for
59.
What is the blue group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
60.
What is the green group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
61.

Is the following phrase a dependent or independent clause?

The boys won the baseball game.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

62.

Is the following phrase a dependent or independent clause?

As she called from the window.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

63.

2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

64.

1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

65.

2 independent clauses

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

66.
Mrs. Oostindie and Mr. Adams both teach graphing; however, Mrs. DeRuiter does not.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
67.

Because we have a quiz tomorrow, we need to study our notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

68.
Teachers appreciate students when they follow directions.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
69.

Spring Break starts soon.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

70.

Anthony is in first place in the bracket, but others are close behind him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

71.

Sentence types and clauses are the two grammar skills that I will have to study for the exam.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

72.

I want to get a job this summer because I want to have money to spend.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

73.

If you give a mouse a cookie, it will eat it, and then it will annoy you for the rest of the day.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

74.

Jamie put a dollar in the machine, but the yellow bag of peanut M&Ms didn’t fall.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

75.

Even though I saw him rob a bank, I still believe in the magic of Santa.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

76.

Is underlined portion of the sentence a dependent or independent clause?

Niagara Falls was carved about twelve thousand years ago when Lake Erie
overflowed and formed the Niagara River.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

77.

Is underlined portion of the sentence a dependent or independent clause?

The river flowed over the land to a high cliff for centuries, so the water cut
through the earth.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

78.

Is underlined portion of the sentence a dependent or independent clause?

The falls have cut a gorge about two hundred feet deep; in addition, the gorge extends for seven miles past the falls.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

79.

What kind of sentence is the following?

(Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound/Complex)

The saxophonist played only two songs before he left the stage, and he never returned.

a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)

Compound/Complex

d)
Compound
80.

What kind of sentence is the following?

(Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound/Complex)

For a change, Sean and Vivian ordered a la carte; however, they had to pay more than usual.

a)
Compound/Complex
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Simple
81.

What kind of sentence is the following?

(Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound/Complex)

Bob cleaned his room and then organized all of the tools in the garage.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

82.

What kind of sentence is the following?

(Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound/Complex)

Since they wanted to see the performers, Doris and Earl raced to the stage in the center of the mall.

a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Compound/Complex
d)
Complex
83.

Two sentences in the group contain one or more punctuation errors, and one sentence is correct.

Select the corresponding the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

a)

When the electrician was late, the office called his home.

b)

When the electrician was late the office called his home.

c)

When the electrician was late; the office called his home.

84.

Two sentences in the group contain one or more punctuation errors, and one sentence is correct.

Select the corresponding the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

a)

We really need to go to the store, because we are out of milk.

b)

Because we are out of milk we need to go to the store.

c)

We really need to go to the store because we are out of milk.

85.

Two sentences in the group contain one or more punctuation errors, and one sentence is correct.

Select the corresponding the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

a)

When I went to France, I took my sunglasses my camera, and plenty of film.

b)

When I went to France I took my sunglasses, my camera, and plenty of film.

c)

When I went to France, I took my sunglasses, my camera, and plenty of film.

86.

Two sentences in the group contain one or more punctuation errors, and one sentence is correct.

Select the corresponding the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

a)

You can not only shop online but also pay your bills.

b)

You can not only shop online; but also pay your bills.

c)

You can not only shop online: but also, pay your bills.

87.

Two sentences in the group contain one or more punctuation errors, and one sentence is correct.

Select the corresponding the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

a)

Bill had not seen Tom for ten years, consequently he did not recognize his friend.

b)

Bill had not seen Tom for ten years, consequently he did not recognize his friend.

c)

Bill had not seen Tom for ten years; consequently, he did not recognize his friend.

88.
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. 
89.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
90.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
91.
The cat is soft, cuddly, and has warmth.  
a)
it has warmth.
b)
the cat is warm.
c)
and warm. 
d)
NO CHANGE 
92.
My grumpy cat is very smart, friendly, and shows energy.  
a)
energetic. 
b)
has much energy.
c)
has much energetic.  
d)
NO CHANGE 
93.
The cat jumped in the air and has climbed the tree.  
a)
is climbing
b)
will climb
c)
climbed
d)
NO CHANGE 
94.
One option the students have is to fail the test; the other is working long hours.  
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
work 
c)
to work
d)
to have worked
95.
The kittens will drink milk, sleep all day, and making noises constantly.  
a)
to make
b)
will be making
c)
make
d)
NO CHANGE 
96.
Every road to the school is either jammed or is closed for repairs. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
closed
c)
has been closed
d)
is being closed
97.
The big, fat, fluffy cat is both beautiful and she is loving.
a)
has a lot of love to give
b)
she has a lot of love to give
c)
loving
d)
NO CHANGE
98.
You must do your bellringer, write your essay, and to finish your quiz.  
a)
finishing your quiz
b)
will finish
c)
finish 
d)
NO CHANGE
99.
Parents are either too permissive or too strict.  
a)
they are too strict.
b)
strict.
c)
they too are strict.
d)
NO CHANGE
100.
Mary likes playing with kittens, attending cat shows, and take her cat on a walk. 
a)
to take 
b)
has taken
c)
taking
d)
NO CHANGE