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70 Test Items on Sentences

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We met rather few people who spoke English.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex sentence

c)

Compound sentence

d)

Compound complex sentence

2.

I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex sentence

c)

Compound complex sentence

d)

Compound sentence

3.

Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound complex sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound sentence

4.

Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound complex sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound sentence

5.

Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound complex sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound sentence

6.

I guess that she just doesn’t respect you.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Compound complex sentence

d)

Complex sentence

7.

You can either come with me now or walk home.

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Compound complex sentence

8.

He will never leave home because he hasn’t got the courage to.

a)

Compound complex sentence

b)

Simple sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound sentence

9.

Write what type of sentence is this.

When all else fails, read the user manual.

(a)  

10.

It was Sam who paid for the drinks.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Complex sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Compound complex sentence

11.

She didn’t realize that she was making a mistake.

a)

Compound complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Complex sentence

12.

Write what type of sentence is this;

I don't know the answer.

(a)  

13.

She said that she wanted to go, but she cannot go.

a)

Compound complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Complex sentence

14.

My answer might not be correct, but your answer is wrong too.

a)

Compound complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Complex sentence

15.

He was angry because she had lied to him.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Compound complex sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Simple sentence

16.

I will try when I succeed.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Compound complex sentence

d)

Complex sentence

17.

As they haven’t arrived yet, we will go without them.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

c)

Compound complex sentence

d)

Complex sentence

18.

He is rich, but he will not help anyone.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound complex sentence

19.

A subordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentences.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

A coordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

A coordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are examples of coordinating conjunctions.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
  1. This little black dress isn’t expensive. 

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Compound-complex sentence

25.
  • The cinema was sold out, so we watched a movie on TV.

a)

Compound-complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

Complex sentence

26.
  • Whenever he was feeling lonely, Lance called his friends.

a)

Compound-complex sentence

b)

Simple sentence

c)

Compound sentence

d)

Complex sentence

27.
  • Though Samantha prefers peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, she ordered a chocolate croissant, and she thought it was delicious.

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Simple sentence

c)

Compound-complex sentence.

d)

Compound sentence

28.
  1. The little girl played at the playground.

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Compound-complex sentence

d)

Simple sentence

29.
  • I would have passed the exam, but I didn't study enough.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound-complex sentence

c)

Compound sentence

d)

Complex sentence

30.
  • Because she was scoring many baskets, Elesa was considered the best player on the team.

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Compound-complex sentence

c)

Simple sentence

d)

compound sentence

31.
  • As I put the kettle on, I looked in the jar for biscuits, but I couldn't see any in there.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Simple sentence

c)

Compound-complex sentence

d)

Complex sentence

32.

What type of conjunction does a COMPLEX sentence use?

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

33.

What type of conjunction does a COMPOUND sentence use?

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

34.

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are examples of?

a)

subordinating conjunctions

b)

coordinating conjunctions

c)

prepositions

35.

If, because, while, and when are examples of

a)

Subordinating conjunctions

b)

Coordinating conjunctions

c)

Prepositions

36.

If she doesn't start getting enough sleep soon, her performance will start to drop.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

37.

The sisters went to the same school, but they hung out in different cliques.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

38.

Without her GPS guiding her, the girl felt lost and confused, so she called her dad for directions.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

39.

Which sentence is an accurate revision of a COMPLEX sentence?

a)

Although she wanted to hang out with her friends she needed to do homework.

b)

Although she wanted to hang out with her friends, she needed to do homework.

c)

She wanted to hang out with her friends, but she needed to do homework.

d)

She wanted to hang out with her friends, although she needed to do homework.

40.

Which sentence is an accurate revision of a COMPOUND sentence?

a)

He was excited for the big game, but his parents were worried about letting him play.

b)

He was excited for the big game but his parents were worried about letting him play.

c)

Although he was excited for the big game, his parents were worried about letting him play.

d)

He was excited for the big game; his parents were worried about letting him play.

41.

1. When you wash the dishes with a natural sponge, you are actually using a skeleton of an ocean animal.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

42.

The sponge is not a plant; it is an animal that is covered with flesh.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

43.

The skeleton is gradually formed as hard materials become imbedded in the body.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

44.

The sponge is alive, yet it has no legs or fins.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

45.

As a result, it attaches itself to some firm object.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

46.

. Nature’s plan for the sponge was ingenious, for tiny holes exist in the sponge.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

47.

As water flows into these holes, food and oxygen are carried in.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

48.

Through the same holes, waste materials are carried out.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

49.

Some sponges can regenerate themselves; they can grow whole new sponges from small fragments.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

50.

10. People plant sponge fragments, and they are harvested two or three years later when they have grown large.

a)

SIMPLE

b)

COMPOUND

c)

COMPLEX

d)

COMPOUND COMPLEX

51.

What kind of sentence is the follow?

With a little effort, and not much money.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

e)

Fragment

52.

What kind of sentence is the follow?

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complex

c)

Compound

d)

Simple

e)

Compound - Complex

53.

What kind of sentence is the follow?

My brother likes maths, but he doesn't like history.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound - Complex

e)

Fragment

54.

What kind of sentence is the follow?

If you send this letter now, she will receive it tomorrow.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound - Complex

e)

Fragment

55.

What kind of sentence is the follow?

Kate doesn't like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn't watch them.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

e)

Fragment

56.

Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction:

I like English (a)   I like French very much.

57.

Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction.

Would you like tea (a)   hot chocolate for your breakfast?

58.

A simple sentence contains:

a)

A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause)

b)

Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions

(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but).

c)

At least one subject and one verb.

d)

Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.

59.

A compound sentence contains:

a)

Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.

b)

A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).

c)

Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions

(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)

d)

At least one subject and one verb

60.

A complex sentence contains:

a)

At least one subject and one verb

b)

Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions

(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)

c)

A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).

d)

Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.

61.

A compound - complex sentence contains:

a)

Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.

b)

A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).

c)

Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions

(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)

d)

At least one subject and one verb.

62.

Is a fragment sentence usually missing one or more of three components like a subject, a predicate, and a complete though?

a)

False

b)

True

63.

Is this sentence Simple or Fragment?

Ran to first base when he hit the ball

a)

Fragment

b)

Simple

64.

Turn the sentence pairs into a single compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction.


The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks.

(a)  

65.

Turn the sentence pairs into a single compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction.


Gillian did not like to read. She was not very good at it.

(a)  

66.

Punctuate the compound sentences correctly by adding a comma to the sentence:


I didn't do my homework so my parents punished me.

(a)  

67.

Punctuate the compound sentences correctly by adding a comma to the sentence:


The children forgot their homework so the teacher was angry with them.

(a)  

68.

What sentence is the follow?

Even though she was tired, Abby knew she had to finish the race and she ran to meet her team.

(a)  

69.

Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction:


On Sundays I often stay in bed _________10 o'clock.

a)

Before

b)

Until

70.

Which of these options is a compound-complex sentence?




a)

Noah peered into the bottle, but, although Diane kept trying to explain it to him, he couldn’t figure out what coconut aminos were.

b)

Despite Diane’s repeated explanations, Noah couldn’t figure out what coconut aminos were.