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Sentence structures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You can have more than one independent clause in a complex sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Identify the dependent clause in the following complex sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch a movie.'

a)

I will watch a movie

b)

After I finish my homework

c)

finish my homework

d)

After

3.
When she was six, her family moved to Italy.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
4.

(a)   are used to connect complex sentences.

5.

When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...

a)

comma will separate it from the independent clause.

b)

subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.

c)

a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause

6.
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
7.

Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

Before she became the first female American astronaut to travel to space, Sally Ride wanted to become a professional tennis player.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

8.

What kind of sentence is this? "Although the farmer is ready, the ground is still too wet to plow."

a)

Simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

Combine the following independent and dependent clauses to form a complex sentence: Independent clause: 'She loves to read books' Dependent clause: 'because they transport her to different worlds'

a)

She loves to read books because they bring her to different worlds.

b)

She loves to read books because they transport her to different worlds.

c)

She loves to read books because they take her to different worlds.

d)

She loves to read books because they carry her to different worlds.

10.
How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
3,000,000
11.

Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect in complex sentences?

a)

although

b)

because

c)

or

d)

and

12.

When a sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause, it is called a _____________.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

13.

I am not free. My freedom is taken from me. (When)

a)

When I am not free, my freedom is taken from me.

b)

i am not free when my freedom is taken from me.

14.

Find and type the subordinating conjunction from the complex sentence below:

When the bell rings, we can all go home.

(a)  

15.

What is a Complex Sentence?

a)

1 dependent clause + I dependent clause

b)

A simple sentence

c)

1 dependent clause

d)

1 independent clause

16.

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

17.

Only if you do well at school, you will get your new video game console.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Complex sentence

18.
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
19.

Though we need to learn, I think it's time for fall break.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound Complex

20.
Is this a complex sentence?
Mr. Smith wanted dessert since he saw a candy commercial.
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I have no clue