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Sentence Test Review #2

Total questions: 204

Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
2.
The trees grow tall and close together. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
3.
The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
4.
Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
5.
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
6.

Trees in cloud forests are shorter, and they are deciduous.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

7.
Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
8.
You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
9.
The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
10.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

The Cowboys and the Packers played yesterday, and today both teams are ready to WIN!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

11.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

The young girl passed each test on the exam.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

12.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

I ate dinner before I washed my hands.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

13.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

This television show, which I watched in a single evening, is hilarious, but that television show is very scary.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

14.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

William is a new golfer, and he prefers golf clubs that are lightweight.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

15.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

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

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

16.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

 Professional singers meet new people and see new sights. 

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

17.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

As the sun rises above the mountain, our family drives into the city.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

18.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

Gina joined the climbing club, but Mary and Melissa joined the baking club. 

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

19.

Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? 

I like science because it's interesting to me. 

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound- Complex

20.

A compound sentence has

a)

two independent clauses

b)

an independent clause & a dependent clause

c)

one independent clause

d)

two independent clauses plus a dependent clause

21.

a compound/complex sentence has

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses

c)

and independent clause and a dependent clause

d)

two independent clauses plus a dependent clause

22.

A complex sentence has

a)

two independent clauses

b)

an independent clause and a dependent clause

c)

two independent clauses and one dependent clause

d)

one independent clause

23.

A simple sentence has

a)

two independent clauses plus a dependent clause

b)

two independent clauses

c)

one independent clause only

d)

an independent clause plus a dependent clause

24.

There is leftover pizza in the fridge.

a)

compound/complex

b)

complex

c)

compound

d)

simple

25.

You can have the leftover pizza in the fridge if your brother hasn't already eaten it all.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

compound/complex

d)

complex

26.

Because the trash pickup is Thursday, you have to put it out on Wednesday night or you'll have to wait until next week.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

27.

Jack, Wendy and Doc loved the Overlook Hotel until scary things started to happen.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

28.

Green is Paul's favorite color, and blue is Charlotte's favorite color.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

29.

Wait at school until your sister arrives, and she'll give you a ride home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

30.

Don't forget to complete your project.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

31.

Orchids are very sensitive plants; you can't give them tap water because tap water contains salt and chemicals.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

32.

Which statement about simple sentences is incorrect?

a)

They are dependent clauses.

b)

They contain 1 or more subjects

c)

They are independent clauses.

d)

They contain 1 or more predicates.

33.

Which statement is incorrect about compound sentences?

a)

A compound sentences contains 1 dependent and 1 independent clause.

b)

Coordinating conjunctions are used to join 2 independent clauses.

c)

A compound sentence contains 2 dependent clauses.

d)

A comma is ALWAYS used before a coordinating conjunction.

34.

Correctly type the missing coordinating conjunction (scroll all the way down):

but

yet

and

so

nor

or

(a)  

35.

Determine which statement is incorrect about complex sentences:

a)

A complex sentence contains a subordinating conjunction.

b)

A complex sentence contains 1 dependent and 1 independent clause.

c)

Complex sentences contain 2 simple sentences.

d)

Complex sentences contain 2 independent clauses.

36.

A (a)   sentence contains 1 or more subjects and 1 or more predicates.

37.

A (a)   sentence contains 1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause joined by a subordinate conjunction.

38.

A (a)   sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

39.

The acronym for coordinating conjunctions is (a)   .

40.

An acronym for subordinating conjunctions is (a)   .

41.

A dependent clause is also known as a ________.

a)

fragment

b)

FANBOYS

c)

AWUBIS

d)

coordination conjunction

e)

subordinating conjunction

42.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

43.

An avid reader, Trevor attends weekly book club meetings and finishes several novels every month.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

44.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

45.

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

46.

Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

47.

Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

48.

Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

49.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

50.

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

51.

Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

52.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

53.

During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

54.

We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

55.

Pam is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

56.

Blake took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

57.

The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

58.

As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

59.

Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

60.

After a parrotfish eats algae-covered coral, the coral travels through the fish's digestive system, and then it is deposited in the reef as white coral sand.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

61.

The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

62.

Which of the following words are coordinating conjunctions? Select all the correct answers.

a)

but

b)

if

c)

and

d)

or

63.

What's going on in your world right now?

4 lines
64.

That was such a good game!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

65.

Even though it was raining outside, Makayla still had cross country practice.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compund-complex

66.

A dependent clause begins with a...

a)

coordinating conjunction

b)

subordinating conjunction

c)

comma + subordinating conjunction

d)

comma + coordinating conjunction

67.

If the Astros win the game, they will continue on in the playoffs.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

68.

I'm helping my grandma make a quilt.

a)

This is a compound sentence.

b)

This is a simple sentence.

69.

Although her mom said no, Mariana turned on Netflix anyway.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

70.

Logan and Cody went to ride 4-wheelers; they both were covered in mud when they got home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

71.

What is the formula for a complex sentence?

a)

One independent clause (D)

b)

Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

c)

One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

d)

Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)

72.
The chief elder moved ahead in her speech.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
73.
The Chief Elder called number One to the stage, and the Assignments began.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
74.
The Assignments continued, and Jonas watched and listened.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
75.
Except for illness or injury unrelated to your training, do not apply for any medication.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
76.
When he had crushed his finger in the door, he had quicklly, gasping into the speaker, notified his mother; she had hastily requisition relief-of-pain medication.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
77.
During the night the nameplate of each new Twelve had been removed by the Maintenance Crew and replaced with the new style.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
78.
All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those of his own dwelling.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
79.
He had never known that other books existed.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
80.
It was the same sort of speaker that occupied a place in every dwelling, but one thing about it was different.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
81.
He was filled with energy, and he breathed again, feeling the sharp intake of frigid air.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
82.
It was very startling; but he was not at all frightened, now.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
83.
Fiona:  "If we finish at the same time, I'll ride home with you." 
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
84.
I am not perfect, and when I tried before to train a successor, I failed.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
85.
We relinquished color when we relinquished sunshine and did away with differences.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
86.
If I have a spouse, and maybe children, I will have to hide books from them.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
87.
When you become the official Receiver, when we're finished here, you'l be given a whole new set of rules.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
88.
I am forbidden to talk about my work to anyone except the new Receiver.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
89.
They went to the place where memories once existed before Receivers were created.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
90.
The Giver smiled, though his smile was oddly harsh.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
91.
Small children were all at the Childcare Center after school, and the older ones busy were busy with volunteer hours or training.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
92.
His face scraped along jagged edges of ice and when he came, at last, to a stop, he lay shocked and still, feeling nothing at first but fear.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
93.
He went to his sleepingroom early, and from behind the closed door he could hear his parents and sister laughing as they gave Gabriel his evening bath.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
94.
The daily training continued, and now it always included pain.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
95.
The Giver ended the afternoon with a color-filled memory of pleasure.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
96.
I think it would seem a little easier if the memories were shared.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Compound
d)
Compound-Complex
97.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
98.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
99.
The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
100.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
101.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
102.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
103.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
104.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
105.
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
106.

What type of sentence is this?


I had chicken for dinner.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

107.

What type of sentence is this?


Mrs. Johnson is a terrible singer, but she is a great dancer.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

108.

What type of sentence is this?


My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

109.

What type of sentence is this?


Before you go out in the sun, be sure to put on sunscreen.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

110.

What type of sentence is this?


Although potato chips are delicious, I prefer tater tots.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

111.

What type of sentence is this?

Mrs. Johnson loves coffee, and she drinks it every morning.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

112.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
113.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
114.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
115.

I looked for Brooke and Bailey at the bus station.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

116.

They spoke to him in English, but she responded in Spanish

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

117.

Many people enjoyed the movie; however, Emma did not.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

118.

Although Anela reads novels, Alan reads comics.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

119.

She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

120.

We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

121.

Alaina doesn’t like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn’t watch them.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

122.

I get emails from a raccoon, so nothing sounds crazy anymore.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

123.

I’m not looking for forgiveness, and I’m way past asking permission.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

124.

The city is flying, and we’re fighting an army of robots, and I have a bow and arrow.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

125.

Dobby has heard of your greatness, sir, but of your goodness, Dobby never knew.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

126.

Sarah cried when her cat got sick, but he soon got better.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

127.

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

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

128.

When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

129.

After our trip to the beach, school started back, and I was excited to see my friends.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

130.

As Breese was arriving to work, he realized he forgot his lunch.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

131.

After I went to the supermarket, I went home and made dinner.

a)

Subordinating, after

b)

Subordinating, and

c)

Coordinating, after

d)

Coordinating, and

132.

Samuel and Chris went shopping.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

133.

Earning a college degree requires a lot of dedication since it takes a lot of time and costs a lot of money.

a)

Subordinating, since

b)

Coordinating, since

c)

Subordinating, and

d)

Coordinating, and

134.

Rather than ask for help, the student stubbornly tried to figure it out alone.

a)

Subordinating, rather than

b)

Coordinating, rather than

c)

Subordinating, tried to

d)

Coordinating, tried to

135.
Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
a)
The cat meowed loudly; the dog barked.
b)
The cat meowed loudly and the dog barked.
c)
The cat meowed loudly, but the dog barked.
d)
The cat meowed loudly.
136.
What type of sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses?
a)
Compound
b)
Simple
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
137.
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
a)
Because
b)
But
c)
However
d)
And
138.
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
a)
After the cat meowed loudly.
b)
The cat meowed loudly.
c)
The cat, who was hungry, meowed loudly.
d)
The cat meowed loudly because it was hungry.
139.
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs?
a)
To join dependent clauses
b)
To join independent clauses
c)
To join words
d)
To join phrases
140.
What is the relationship between dependent and independent clauses in a complex sentence?
a)
They are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
b)
They are joined by a conjunctive adverb.
c)
They are joined by a subordinating conjunction.
d)
They are not joined, but are separate clauses.
141.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a)
The cat meowed loudly, but the dog barked.
b)
The cat meowed loudly; the dog barked.
c)
The cat meowed loudly.
d)
The cat meowed loudly and the dog barked.
142.
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?
a)
To join two or more independent clauses.
b)
To modify two independent clauses.
c)
To modify a dependent clause.
d)
To join a dependent clause to an independent clause.
143.
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
a)
The cat meowed loudly and the dog barked.
b)
The cat meowed loudly.
c)
The cat meowed loudly; the dog barked.
d)
The cat meowed loudly, but the dog barked.
144.
What is a run-on sentence?
a)
A sentence with two independent clauses joined incorrectly.
b)
A sentence with too many clauses.
c)
A sentence with no punctuation.
d)
A sentence with incorrect punctuation.
145.
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?
a)
To join independent clauses
b)
To join dependent clauses
c)
To join words
d)
To join phrases
146.
Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?
a)
The cat meowed loudly because it was hungry.
b)
The cat, who was hungry, meowed loudly.
c)
The cat meowed loudly.
d)
After the cat meowed loudly.
147.
How would you define a compound-complex sentence?
a)
A sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
b)
A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses
c)
A sentence with one independent clause and two dependent clauses
d)
A sentence with two independent clauses and one dependent clause
148.
In a complex sentence, what is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?
a)
To modify two independent clauses.
b)
To modify a dependent clause.
c)
To join a dependent clause to an independent clause.
d)
To join two independent clauses.
149.
How can you correct a comma splice?
a)
Using a subordinating conjunction.
b)
Separating the two sentences.
c)
Using a semicolon.
d)
All of the above.
150.
What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?
a)
A clause can stand alone, while a phrase cannot.
b)
A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.
c)
A clause is a complete sentence, while a phrase is not.
d)
A clause is always longer than a phrase.
151.
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
a)
The cat meowed loudly and the dog barked.
b)
The cat meowed loudly, but the dog barked.
c)
The cat meowed loudly; the dog barked.
d)
The cat meowed loudly.
152.
What is the structure of a complex sentence?
a)
One independent clause and one dependent clause.
b)
One independent clause and two dependent clauses.
c)
Two independent clauses and two dependent clauses.
d)
Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
153.
What is the structure of a compound-complex sentence?
a)
Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
b)
Two independent clauses and two dependent clauses.
c)
One independent clause and two dependent clauses.
d)
One independent clause and one dependent clause.
154.
What are the components of a complex sentence?
a)
One independent clause and two dependent clauses
b)
One independent clause and one dependent clause
c)
Two independent clauses and one dependent clause
d)
Two independent clauses and two dependent clauses
155.

Dependent clauses are dependent because of the presence of a ...

a)

marker word (i.e.: because, after, before)

b)

conjunction (i.e.: but, and, yet)

c)

prepositional phrase

d)

verb used in the incorrect tense

156.

What does an independent clause need? Check all that apply.

a)

verb (simple predicate)

b)

interesting topic

c)

complete thought

d)

subject

157.

Which two are Dependent Clauses?


Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.

a)

I think I'll knit a warm sweater

b)

because I'm always cold

c)

Since winter is coming

158.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

159.

I was watching my brother play video games.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

160.

That gum you chewed last week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

161.

What is the bracketed group of words? [Stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve stainless steel.]

a)

Not a clause

b)

Independent/Main Clause

c)

Dependent/Subordinate Clause

162.

Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:

I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

163.

Read the following sentence:


We played on the beach until the sun set.


Choose which part of the sentence is the DEPENDENT clause.

a)

We played on the beach

b)

until the sun set.

164.

When my mother arrives.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

165.
the fish stick
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
166.

A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

167.

A sentence will _________ have a dependent clause.

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

168.

Read the following sentence:


If Perry calls, please tell him I am on the way.


Choose which part of the sentence is the DEPENDENT clause.

a)

If Perry calls,

b)

please tell him I am on the way.

169.

What is the bracketed group of words? [This acid also attacks your stomach lining,] which protects itself by secreting an alkali bicarbonate solution.

a)

Not a clause

b)

Independent/Main Clause

c)

Dependent/Subordinate Clause

170.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Whenever Mrs. Palombo shops on the Amazon website

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

171.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Mr. McKinney and Mr. Swope often evaluate student test scores and annual growth

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

172.

Which sentence contains two independent clauses?

a)

The president often reviews his investments; the VP is in charge of strategic marketing.

b)

Whenever the president reviews investments, the VP takes over strategic marketing.

c)

The VP takes over strategic marketing whenever the president reviews investments.

d)

The president is in charge of both strategic marketing and investments.

173.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Mr Hunt continually swings his baseball bat

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

174.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Despite the students disapproval of the Spirit Week themed days

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

175.

Which sentence contains more than one dependent clause?

a)

Whenever Mrs. Jakmides creates a test, she always aligns her study guide.

b)

The student guide developed by Mrs. Jakmides is truly a work of art.

c)

Whenever the test falls on a Friday, the students are irritated because they will miss the pep rally.

d)

Despite the answer key being posted on the board, only seven students passed the exam.

176.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Since Parent Teacher Conferences are held the second Tuesday of each month

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

177.

What clause type is underlined? Independent or Dependent Clause?:

The girls ate their dinner in the Gym since the volleyball game was canceled.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

178.

What clause type is underlined? Independent or Dependent Clause?:

When hurricanes hit the coast, most people move inland, but some people stay behind.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

179.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

My fantasy football team dominates every year

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

180.

The group went whitewater rafting during the holiday.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

181.

He likes football.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

182.

As the dog peacefully slept.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

183.

Before the waiter brought out the family's meals.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

184.

As she was holding the door open for the elderly couple entering the building.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

185.

I want chocolate cake.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

186.

The bookkeeper is located on the second floor.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

187.

Because she forgot her keys.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

188.

After the sun rose that morning.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

189.

All of the plates and bowls are sitting in the sink right now.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

190.

Sara went home.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

191.

Since you really wanted to ride the new roller coaster at the amusement park.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

192.

The grocery store is closed right now.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

193.

Before the bank opens in the morning.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

194.

As if she had never thought of that before.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

195.

The baker of the cupcake shop makes the best coconut cupcakes.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

196.

Even though my best friend already saw the movie.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

197.

Once all of the clothes are washed.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

198.

My school's football team is undefeated.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

199.

Even though the pool is closed for renovations.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

200.

The light upstairs burnt out.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

201.

Jean is our new mail carrier.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

202.

While I usually finish all of my weekend homework after school on Fridays.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

203.

Because I love chocolate so much.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

204.

The green frog sat on a green lily pad.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

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