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Worksheets70 Test Items on Sentences
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 52mins
We met rather few people who spoke English.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Compound complex sentence
I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound complex sentence
Compound sentence
Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
I guess that she just doesn’t respect you.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
You can either come with me now or walk home.
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
He will never leave home because he hasn’t got the courage to.
Compound complex sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Write what type of sentence is this.
When all else fails, read the user manual.
(a)
It was Sam who paid for the drinks.
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
She didn’t realize that she was making a mistake.
Compound complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Write what type of sentence is this;
I don't know the answer.
(a)
She said that she wanted to go, but she cannot go.
Compound complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
My answer might not be correct, but your answer is wrong too.
Compound complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
He was angry because she had lied to him.
Compound sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
I will try when I succeed.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
As they haven’t arrived yet, we will go without them.
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Compound complex sentence
Complex sentence
He is rich, but he will not help anyone.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Compound complex sentence
A subordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentences.
True
False
A coordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentence.
True
False
A coordinating conjunction can be used to join the clauses of a complex sentence.
True
False
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are examples of coordinating conjunctions.
True
False
A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
False
This little black dress isn’t expensive.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Compound-complex sentence
The cinema was sold out, so we watched a movie on TV.
Compound-complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Whenever he was feeling lonely, Lance called his friends.
Compound-complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Though Samantha prefers peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, she ordered a chocolate croissant, and she thought it was delicious.
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence.
Compound sentence
The little girl played at the playground.
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Simple sentence
I would have passed the exam, but I didn't study enough.
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Because she was scoring many baskets, Elesa was considered the best player on the team.
Complex sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Simple sentence
compound sentence
As I put the kettle on, I looked in the jar for biscuits, but I couldn't see any in there.
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Complex sentence
What type of conjunction does a COMPLEX sentence use?
subordinating
coordinating
What type of conjunction does a COMPOUND sentence use?
subordinating
coordinating
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are examples of?
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
prepositions
If, because, while, and when are examples of
Subordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions
Prepositions
If she doesn't start getting enough sleep soon, her performance will start to drop.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
The sisters went to the same school, but they hung out in different cliques.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Without her GPS guiding her, the girl felt lost and confused, so she called her dad for directions.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Which sentence is an accurate revision of a COMPLEX sentence?
Although she wanted to hang out with her friends she needed to do homework.
Although she wanted to hang out with her friends, she needed to do homework.
She wanted to hang out with her friends, but she needed to do homework.
She wanted to hang out with her friends, although she needed to do homework.
Which sentence is an accurate revision of a COMPOUND sentence?
He was excited for the big game, but his parents were worried about letting him play.
He was excited for the big game but his parents were worried about letting him play.
Although he was excited for the big game, his parents were worried about letting him play.
He was excited for the big game; his parents were worried about letting him play.
1. When you wash the dishes with a natural sponge, you are actually using a skeleton of an ocean animal.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
The sponge is not a plant; it is an animal that is covered with flesh.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
The skeleton is gradually formed as hard materials become imbedded in the body.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
The sponge is alive, yet it has no legs or fins.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
As a result, it attaches itself to some firm object.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
. Nature’s plan for the sponge was ingenious, for tiny holes exist in the sponge.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
As water flows into these holes, food and oxygen are carried in.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
Through the same holes, waste materials are carried out.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
Some sponges can regenerate themselves; they can grow whole new sponges from small fragments.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
10. People plant sponge fragments, and they are harvested two or three years later when they have grown large.
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND COMPLEX
What kind of sentence is the follow?
With a little effort, and not much money.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Fragment
What kind of sentence is the follow?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany.
Fragment
Complex
Compound
Simple
Compound - Complex
What kind of sentence is the follow?
My brother likes maths, but he doesn't like history.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound - Complex
Fragment
What kind of sentence is the follow?
If you send this letter now, she will receive it tomorrow.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound - Complex
Fragment
What kind of sentence is the follow?
Kate doesn't like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn't watch them.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Fragment
Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction:
I like English (a) I like French very much.
Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction.
Would you like tea (a) hot chocolate for your breakfast?
A simple sentence contains:
A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause)
Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions
(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but).
At least one subject and one verb.
Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.
A compound sentence contains:
Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.
A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).
Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions
(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)
At least one subject and one verb
A complex sentence contains:
At least one subject and one verb
Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions
(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)
A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).
Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.
A compound - complex sentence contains:
Two or more simple sentences and one or more subordinate clauses.
A simple sentence (an independent clause), and one or more subordinate (a dependent clause).
Two or more simple sentences linked by conjunctions
(and, for, nor, yet, so, or, but)
At least one subject and one verb.
Is a fragment sentence usually missing one or more of three components like a subject, a predicate, and a complete though?
False
True
Is this sentence Simple or Fragment?
Ran to first base when he hit the ball
Fragment
Simple
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)
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)
Punctuate the compound sentences correctly by adding a comma to the sentence:
I didn't do my homework so my parents punished me.
(a)
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)
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)
Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction:
On Sundays I often stay in bed _________10 o'clock.
Before
Until
Which of these options is a compound-complex sentence?
Noah peered into the bottle, but, although Diane kept trying to explain it to him, he couldn’t figure out what coconut aminos were.
Despite Diane’s repeated explanations, Noah couldn’t figure out what coconut aminos were.
