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Total questions: 131

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Name
Class
Date
1.

The extended family arranged marriage, _________ individuals were consulted on the choice of their mate.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

yet

d)

otherwise

2.

_________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into the sky.

a)

Because

b)

Even though

c)

While

d)

If

3.

Lim Festival is among the most impressive festivals, ceremonies _________ singing events.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

yet

d)

and

4.

The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _________ it can easily be flipped.

a)

therefore

b)

because

c)

when

d)

although

5.

_________ you consider yourself a culture enthusiast, Hue Arts Festival is a must.

a)

If

b)

Though

c)

Because

d)

As

6.

The festival only lasted for three days; _________ they spent nearly a month preparing for it.

a)

when

b)

moreover

c)

otherwise

d)

however

7.

In Quang Ninh, you can go to Yen Tu Mountain to attend the Yen Tu Festival, _________ you can visit Ha Long Bay.

a)

so

b)

yet

c)

or

d)

otherwise

8.

Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, _________ is also a festival for both children and adults in Vietnam.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

yet

d)

therefore

9.

Tran Temple Festival lasts from the 15th-20th of lunar August. _________, visitors all over the country eagerly go on a pilgrimage far prior to the day.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Otherwise

c)

Therefore

d)

Moreover

10.

The left hand is customarily used for cleaning, _______ Indian people never eat with their left hands.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

however

d)

therefore

11.

I really didn't like the movie ____________ the acting was good.

a)

even though

b)

because

c)

however

d)

when

12.

____________ twenty years, he still had feelings for her.

a)

Until

b)

While

c)

When

d)

After

13.

Let's go back to Chez Nous ____________ it's where we had our first date.

a)

however

b)

because

c)

so

d)

if

14.

Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities. _________, they can taste exotic food and dishes.

a)

Moreover

b)

Therefore

c)

However

d)

Otherwise

15.

She is going to the store, ________ she is going to the mall.

a)

so

b)

yet

c)

or

d)

and

16.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
17.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
18.
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
19.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
20.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
21.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
22.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
23.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
24.
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
25.

What type of sentence is this?


I had chicken for dinner.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

26.

What type of sentence is this?


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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

27.

What type of sentence is this?


My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

28.

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

29.

What type of sentence is this?


Although potato chips are delicious, I prefer tater tots.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

30.

What type of sentence is this?

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

31.
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
32.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
33.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
34.

Name Dependent (Subordinate) and Independent Clauses Identify the boldfaced clause in the sentence. If you like chocolate, you'll like this Christmas yule log cake.

a)

A. dependent clause

b)

B. independent clause

35.

Name Dependent (Subordinate) and Independent Clauses Identify the boldfaced clause in the sentence. Although he studied hard, he was still worried about taking the test.

a)

A. dependent clause

b)

B. independent clause

36.

Name Dependent (Subordinate) and Independent Clauses Identify the boldfaced clause in the sentence. We ordered dessert even though we were full.

a)

A. dependent clause

b)

B. independent clause

37.

Name Dependent (Subordinate) and Independent Clauses Identify the boldfaced clause in the sentence. I chose the dog calendar, which had cute pictures of puppies on it.

a)

A. dependent clause

b)

B. independent clause

38.

Name Dependent (Subordinate) and Independent Clauses Identify the boldfaced clause in the sentence. When my grandparents visit for Christmas, we always take them to Stockholm Inn.

a)

A. dependent clause

b)

B. independent clause

39.

Adjective and Adverb Clauses Identify the boldfaced subordinate clause as an adjective or adverb. Whenever the weather is cold, my dad likes to build fires in the fireplace.

a)

A. adjective clause

b)

B. adverb clause

40.

Adjective and Adverb Clauses Identify the boldfaced subordinate clause as an adjective or adverb. Because Christmas is my favorite holiday, I start listening to Christmas music in November.

a)

A. adjective clause

b)

B. adverb clause

41.

Adjective and Adverb Clauses Identify the boldfaced subordinate clause as an adjective or adverb. The ballerina whom you admire is appearing in the The Nutcracker ballet.

a)

A. adjective clause

b)

B. adverb clause

42.

Adjective and Adverb Clauses Identify the boldfaced subordinate clause as an adjective or adverb. We will open presents after we eat dinner.

a)

A. adjective clause

b)

B. adverb clause

43.

Adjective and Adverb Clauses Identify the boldfaced subordinate clause as an adjective or adverb. I just met Ryan, who is from Cincinnati, Ohio.

a)

A. adjective clause

b)

B. adverb clause

44.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. I looked for a hidden sleigh at World Market but didn't find one.

a)

A simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

45.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. The popcorn that I just ate tasted too salty.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

46.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. A strong gust of wind blew, and the inflatable Santa fell over.

a)

A. simple

b)

B compound

c)

C. complex

47.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. If you buy the phone now, you will get a discount.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

48.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. My present, which is wrapped in green paper, is really heavy.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

49.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. The concert was great, but Carl left early.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

50.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. The Christmas tree and wreath looked and smelled quite fresh.

a)

A, simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

51.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. We should have a party for Missy, whose birthday is tomorrow.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

52.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. Each winter birds fly south, and bears hibernate.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

53.

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Classify the following sentences. Since we have extra time, we can stay a little longer.

a)

A. simple

b)

B. compound

c)

C. complex

54.

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

55.

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

56.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

57.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

58.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

59.

Don't forget to complete your project.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound/complex

60.

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

61.

Alice could not think of any good reason, and as the Caterpillar seemed to be in a very unpleasant state of mind, she turned away.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

62.

During the visit to her mother's house, the cook threw a frying-pan at her

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

63.

The birthday party must be delayed because the dog ate the cake.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

64.

Although Sara called out for Charlie, no one answered, and Sara was scared.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

65.

The long grass rustled at her feet the White Rabbit hurried by the garden.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

66.

In the beginnin of the novel, Nick arrives in town late at night.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

67.

Alice began in a loud, indignant voice, but she stopped hastily.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

68.

Mindfully, Jared thought his words through very caefully before speaking.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

69.

If you're going to turn into a pig, I'll have nothing more to do with you..

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

70.

Several new kinds of plants sprang up in the garden, but they were not good to eat.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

d)

Compound-Complex

71.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

72.

Although the sea turtle was tired, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

73.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
74.
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
75.
Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
76.

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

77.
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
78.
Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
79.
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
80.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

81.
Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
82.
You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
83.
The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.  
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
84.

She did not like living in Siberia because it was too cold.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

85.

When a student is hungry, it is hard for him to concentrate on a lecture.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

86.

The child sat quietly in the waiting room before the doctor examined her.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

87.

My mother and I went shopping; we bought new shoes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

88.

After I left the party, I went to the store, but I couldn't buy anything because I forgot my wallet.

a)

compound

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

compound complex

89.

Although Billy was smart, he still got on everyone's nerves, and everyone was annoyed by him.

a)

compound

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

compound complex

90.

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

91.

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

92.

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

93.

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

94.

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

95.

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

96.

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

97.

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

98.

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

99.

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

100.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

101.

I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

102.

I like the Eagles, but they had a rough year.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

103.

I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

104.

Your brother and his friend broke the window in the living room.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

105.

If you do your homework, your grades will improve.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

106.

The test is tomorrow, so you should practice on Quizzes because it will help.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

107.

The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

108.

The class was really loud for the substitute, so the teacher gave several students detention because she warned them before she left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

109.

Throughout his early life, he struggled with poverty, but he became successful after he finished college.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

110.

His father moved to Mexico.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

111.

Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

112.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
113.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
114.

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

115.

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

116.

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

117.

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

118.

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

119.

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

120.

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

121.

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

122.

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

123.

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

124.

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

125.

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

126.

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

127.

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

128.

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

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

129.

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

130.

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

131.

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