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Grammar Review (Clauses, sentences, commas)

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dog is playing catch.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

2.

When my mother arrives.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

3.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

4.

I was watching my brother play video games.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

5.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

6.

While I was playing soccer.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

7.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
visited
b)
Paris
c)
Eiffel
d)
when
8.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
flowers
b)
unless
c)
die
d)
soon
9.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
finish
b)
homework
c)
after
d)
over
10.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
11.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
12.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
13.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
14.
What word should the comma be after?
 
If you want to be healthy you should exercise
a)
If
b)
healthy
c)
no comma
15.
What word should the comma be after?
 
Don't feed the animals because they might bite you.
a)
animals
b)
because
c)
no comma
16.
what is a dependent clause?
a)
does not express a complete thought
b)
a complete sentence
c)
a compound sentence
d)
a complete thought
17.
what is an independent clause?
a)
a complete thought that can't stand by itself as a sentence
b)
a complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence
c)
a simple-complex sentence
d)
 a type of french braid
18.
We like to put up decorations
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
19.
When I was five, I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
20.
Please listen to my side of the story
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
21.
Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
22.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
23.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
24.
I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
25.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
26.
Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
27.
After we read "The Open Window," we read "The Monkey's Paw."
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
28.
I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
29.
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
30.
When I was younger, we didn't have so much homework each night!
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
31.
Which story did you like better?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
32.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
33.
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join what type of sentences?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Opinion
34.
I forgot my jacket, so I stayed inside the rec. room at break.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
d)
Compound Complex Sentence
35.
After the gold was discovered, Mpho and his family flocked to Botswana.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Diamonds
36.
Leila and I went swimming.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Factual 
37.
My best friend, Chelsea, has cried every night because she misses me.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Orange
38.
Who is playing the Pokemon Go game?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Belly dancing
39.
After, although, because, since, until, when...are conjunctions used what type of sentence?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Vogue
40.
This sentence has as a complete subject and finite verb.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Long
41.
When I go to sleep, I typically snore.
a)
Compound
b)
Simple
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
42.
After we ate dinner, we watched television and played on the computer.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
43.
My mother went to Plattsburgh, but she didn't stay for long.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
44.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both candidates in the 2016 presidential campaign.
a)
SIMPLE
b)
COMPOUND
c)
COMPLEX
d)
COMPOUND-COMPLEX
45.
I love being at school, but I love napping at home just as much.
a)
SIMPLE
b)
COMPOUND
c)
COMPLEX
d)
COMPOUND-COMPLEX
46.
Some people talk, sing, and laugh in their sleep.
a)
SIMPLE
b)
COMPOUND
c)
COMPLEX
d)
COMPOUND-COMPLEX
47.
what type of clauses make up a complex sentence?
a)
One independent and one dependent
b)
one independent
c)
two independent
d)
two dependent
48.
Is this a complex sentence?
Since he saw a candy commercial, Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue
49.
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
3,000,000
50.
What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith threw the cake in the trash even though it looked really yummy.
a)
even though it looked really yummy
b)
Mrs. Smith threw the cake away
c)
threw the cake away even though
51.
Although Mrs. Smith has made this cake a thousand times, she still accidentally left out the eggs.
a)
complex
b)
simple
52.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to fill in the blank: "I will go to the park _______ it stops raining."

a)

because

b)

although

c)

unless

d)

after

53.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "As soon as the bell rings, we will start the exam."

a)

as soon as

b)

will

c)

start

d)

the

54.

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

a)

Although he was tired, he couldn’t sleep.

b)

He was tired and he couldn’t sleep.

c)

He was tired but he couldn’t sleep.

d)

He was tired, he couldn’t sleep.

55.

Which complex sentence is written correctly?

a)

Since, I love to bake I am always making delicious treats.

b)

Since I love to bake, I am always making delicious treats!

56.

Which complex sentence is written correctly?

a)

She does not let me play, if I do not finish my homework on time.

b)

She does not let me play if I do not finish my homework on time.

57.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

You can read for an hour or you can make the salad.

a)

add a comma after 'or'

b)

add a comma before 'or'

c)

no comma needed

d)

add a comma after read

58.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

Lian sharpened her pencil and sat down to write an essay.

a)

add a comma before 'and'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after down

d)

add a comma after 'and'

59.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

First Lian sharpened her pencil and then she began to write an essay.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'began'

c)

add a comma before 'and'

d)

add a comma after 'and'

60.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

We haven't started school yet but we will begin on Monday.

a)

add a comma before 'but'

b)

add a comma after 'but'

c)

no comma needed

d)

add a comma before 'yet'

61.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

I wasn't wearing repellent yet the mosquitos didn't bite me.

a)

add a comma before 'yet'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after mosquitos

d)

add a comma after 'yet'

62.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

Neither my cousin in Ohio nor my cousin in Texas drives yet.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'nor'

c)

add a comma before 'nor'

d)

add a comma after 'neither'

63.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

Zoey wanted to try out for cheerleading and run for 9th grade president.

a)

add a comma after 'and'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma before 'and'

d)

add a comma after '9th'

64.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

Since nobody said they wanted it Gustavo ate the last piece of pie.

a)

add a comma after 'it'

b)

add a comma after 'since'

c)

no comma needed

d)

add a comma after 'Gustavo'

65.

Add a comma to the following sentence if needed:

After the alarm clock went off Carlos tried to hide further under his blanket.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'after'

c)

add a comma after 'off'

d)

add a comma after 'hide'

66.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

Before finally taking out the garbage Marcus complained loudly to anyone who would listen.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'before'

c)

add a comma after 'garbage'

d)

add a comma after 'complained'

67.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

I chose not to go to the party although my friends begged me.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'party'

c)

add a comma after 'although'

d)

add a comma after 'go'

68.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

If you're thinking about running for office at college or even in your community a high school election is a great trial run.

a)

add a comma after 'community'

b)

add a comma after 'thinking'

c)

no comma needed

d)

add a comma after 'college'

69.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

He drove slowly because he did not know the route well.

a)

add a comma after 'because'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after 'slowly'

d)

add a comma after 'know'

70.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

As she was bright and ambitious she became a manager in no time.

a)

add a comma after 'ambitious'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after 'bright'

d)

add a comma after 'became'

71.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

a)

add a comma after 'after'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after 'noticed'

d)

add a comma after 'computer'

72.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

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

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'because'

c)

add a comma after 'service'

d)

add a comma after 'car'

73.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

Because your car is starting to make weird noises you should take your car in for a service.

a)

add a comma after 'car'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma before 'for'

d)

add a comma after 'noises'

74.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

Whenever prices go up customers buy less products.

a)

no comma needed

b)

add a comma after 'up'

c)

add a comma after 'whenever'

d)

add a comma after 'customers'

75.

Add a comma to the following sentence is necessary:

Even though he is thoroughly trained he still makes a lot of mistakes.

a)

add a comma after 'even though'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma after 'trained'

d)

add a comma after 'thoroughly'

76.

Add a comma to the following sentence if necessary:

Stuart was often hard to find around the house because he was so small.

a)

add a comma after 'house'

b)

no comma needed

c)

add a comma before 'so'

d)

add a comma after 'so"

77.

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

a)

after

b)

before

c)

there is no comma

78.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
79.
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. 
80.
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. 
81.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
82.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
83.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
84.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinator
b)
BInsert comma after the subordinator
c)
nsert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
85.
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
86.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
87.
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. 
88.
Where does/do the comma(s) go?   As Cinderella ran from the ball the clock struck midnight but she never looked back to see if the prince was following her into the night.
a)
ball, the  / midnight, but
b)
no comma needed
c)
midnight, but/ see, if
d)
midnight, but
89.
Punctuate:  When I play a Quizizz quiz I have to remain focused and really try.
a)
focused, and
b)
quiz, I
c)
no comma needed
d)
When, I
90.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
91.
Punctuate:
If I don't read carefully I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
no comma needed
b)
carefully, I
c)
mistakes, on
d)
make, mistakes
92.

Where should the comma be?

Although they found the newspaper interesting they didn't read it all.

a)

after "interesting"

b)

no comma is needed

c)

after "although"

93.
A dependent clause is a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
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. 
95.
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
96.
Punctuate:   I had to read a short story and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a)
story, and
b)
no comma needed
c)
paragraph, for
d)
and, I

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