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Clauses and Sentence Types

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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Date
1.

Identify the dependent clause (subordinate clause) in each sentence.

The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street where Libby thought there wasn’t one.

a)

The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street

b)

where Libby thought there wasn’t one

2.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

3.

Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate clause.

That building is old and drafty.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

4.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

5.

Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate.

We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

6.

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.

The trees move wildly, whenever the wind blows.

a)

The trees move wildly

b)

whenever the wind blows

7.

Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?

Tanya did poorly on her history exam because Giselle, her classmate, insisted on gossiping during their study session instead of studying.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

8.

Vernon feeds all the family pets as soon as he gets home from school.

a)

independent

b)

subordinate.

9.

Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.

Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades so that she could get into college.

a)

Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades

b)

so that she could get into college.

10.

Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate clause.

Although she was better at music, she loved science.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

11.
Match the following term with its definition: DEPENDENT CLAUSE
a)
AAAWWUBBIS; makes a clause dependent
b)
FANBOYS; joins clauses or single words
c)
Complete sentence (can stand alone)
d)
Fragment (cannot stand alone)
12.
Match the following term with its definition: INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
a)
AAAWWUBBIS; makes a clause dependent
b)
FANBOYS; joins clauses or single words
c)
Complete sentence (can stand alone)
d)
Fragment (cannot stand alone)
13.
Match the following term with its definition: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
a)
AAAWWUBBIS; makes a clause dependent
b)
FANBOYS; joins clauses or single words
c)
Complete sentence (can stand alone)
d)
Fragment (cannot stand alone)
14.
Match the following term with its definition: COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
a)
AAAWWUBBIS; makes a clause dependent
b)
FANBOYS; joins clauses or single words
c)
Complete sentence (can stand alone)
d)
Fragment (cannot stand alone)
15.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? The students are prepared
a)
students
b)
are
c)
prepared
d)
no subordinating conjunction
16.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? Because of the practice test, the students are prepared.
a)
because
b)
practice
c)
students
d)
prepared
17.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? Because the practice test prepared them, the students will succeed.
a)
because
b)
practice
c)
students
d)
prepared
18.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? We played board games for hours while we waited for the paint to dry.
a)
we
b)
while
c)
waited
d)
dry
19.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? If you don’t memorize what AAAWWUBBIS stands for, then the test will be difficult.
a)
if
b)
memorize
c)
stands
d)
difficult
20.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Harding ran in the four-mile race since they wanted a challenge.
a)
ran
b)
since
c)
wanted
d)
challenge
21.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? We tried our best, but we lost the game since our best players were injured.
a)
tried
b)
lost
c)
since
d)
injured
22.
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? After school, I’m going to get ice cream.
a)
after
b)
school
c)
going
d)
get
23.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? Because the practice test prepared them, the students will succeed.
a)
Because of the practice test
b)
The students will succeed
24.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? We played board games for hours while we waited for the paint to dry.
a)
We played board games for hours
b)
While we waited for the paint to dry
25.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? If you don’t memorize what AAAWWUBBIS stands for, then the test will be difficult.
a)
If you don’t memorize what AAAWWUBBIS stands for
b)
Then the test will be diifficult
26.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Harding ran in the four-mile race since they wanted a challenge.
a)
Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Harding ran in the four-mile race
b)
Since they wanted a challenge.
27.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? We tried our best, but we lost the game since our best players were injured.
a)
We tried our best
b)
Since our best players were injured
28.
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? We played board games for hours while we waited for the paint to dry.
a)
We played board games for hours
b)
While we waited for the paint to dry
29.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Do you want to go get pizza after the game ends?
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
30.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? If you wait a few minutes we can walk together.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
31.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? As the temperature falls, the streets will become icy.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
32.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? My best friend who is super impatient always checks her phone for texts.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
33.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Our mom likes to bake cookies, when she is stressed.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
34.
Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? The locket, before it was lost, contained rare photos of my grandparents.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
35.
Match the following term to its definition: SIMPLE SENTENCE
a)
One independent clause AND one dependent clause
b)
One independent clause
c)
Two independent clauses (correctly joined/ not a run-on)
d)
Two independent clauses AND one dependent clause
36.
Match the following term to its definition: COMPOUND SENTENCE
a)
One independent clause AND one dependent clause
b)
One independent clause
c)
Two independent clauses (correctly joined/ not a run-on)
d)
Two independent clauses AND one dependent clause
37.
Match the following term to its definition: COMPLEX SENTENCE
a)
One independent clause AND one dependent clause
b)
One independent clause
c)
Two independent clauses (correctly joined/ not a run-on)
d)
Two independent clauses AND one dependent clause
38.
Match the following term to its definition: COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE
a)
One independent clause AND one dependent clause
b)
One independent clause
c)
Two independent clauses (correctly joined/ not a run-on)
d)
Two independent clauses AND one dependent clause
39.
True or False: Dependent clauses almost always start with an AAAWWUBBIS word.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
True or False: AAAWWUBBIS = Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Before, Because, If, Since
a)
True
b)
False
41.
True or False: Most run-ons are compound sentences that were done incorrectly.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
True or False: When a phrase is added to a sentence, it does NOT change its sentence type.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: Pizza is delicious.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
44.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: Pizza is delicious, but it’s also high in fat and calories.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
45.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: Since pizza is delicious, we are going to make a healthy version.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
46.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: Pizza, which is my favorite food, is delicious; I could eat it every day.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
47.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: We went sledding all day, and we were tired after because we ran up and down that hill.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
48.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: My new year’s resolution is to study more; my brother’s goal is to procrastinate less.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
49.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: I can’t wait until winter break.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
50.
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: If you really love me, then you will share your popcorn with me! I can’t wait until winter break.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-complex
51.

Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

a)

although

b)

raining

c)

decided

d)

walk

52.

Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: She enjoys reading, and he likes writing.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

53.

True or False: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Which group of words is NOT a fragment?

a)

When the clock strikes midnight.

b)

On the shelf in the garage.

c)

Although she loves eggs and bacon.

d)

It upset her stomach.

55.

Which group of words are all CONJUNCTIONS?

a)

Although, since, occasionally

b)

For, and, but

c)

Always, never, sometimes

d)

Under, over, beside

56.

What is the best definition of a COMPOUND sentence?

a)

A sentence with two main ideas.

b)

A sentence with two independent clauses and a conjunction.

c)

A sentence with two conjunctions and one independent clause.

d)

A sentence with one main idea divided into two parts.

57.

What is the best definition of a COMPLEX sentence?

a)

A sentence that is very long and complicated.

b)

A sentence with two main ideas.

c)

A sentence with a dependent and independent clause.

d)

A sentence that must have punctuation.

58.

Which is the best example of COMPOUND sentence?

a)

I like to eat pizza and watch television.

b)

He goes to school on Monday and Wednesday.

c)

She often eats unhealthy food, but she spends a considerable amount of time at the gym.

d)

The students and teachers were present during the football match.

59.

Which is the best example of a COMPLEX sentence?

a)

Learning to speak more than one language fluently is essential to survive in the globalized world.

b)

Although English is one of the most popular languages in the world.

c)

Everyone wants to learn English, but few people take the time to improve daily.

d)

Although everyone wants to learn English, few people take the time to improve daily.

60.

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

a)

He enjoys eating healthy spaghetti made out of quinoa and flaxseed.

b)

The family is focused on clean, healthy food.

c)

They all prefer to eat at home, restaurants can be unhealthy.

d)

Restaurants are known to add extra butter, salt, and chemicals to their food.

61.

Which statement is FALSE?

a)

Simple sentences can have commas and conjunctions.

b)

Complex sentences have two independent clauses.

c)

Compound sentences often contain a comma.

d)

Simple and compound sentences only contain independent clauses.

62.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Your essays should have a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

b)

Your essays should have more complex sentences.

c)

Your essays should have more compound sentences.

d)

Your essays should have mostly simple sentences.

63.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Your essays should have a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

b)

Your essays should have more complex sentences.

c)

Your essays should have more compound sentences.

d)

Your essays should have mostly simple sentences.

64.

What should EVERY independent clause contain?

a)

A subject, a verb, and an object.

b)

A subject and a verb.

c)

A subject, a verb, and an adjective or adverb.

d)

A subject and two verbs.

65.

What are common examples of TRANSITION WORDS?

a)

First, Second, Third

b)

Firstly, Secondly, Finally

c)

Moreover, Furthermore

d)

In addition, Additionally

e)

All of the above

66.

True or False? A comma splice is when two or more sentences are joined by a semicolon.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

True or False? A comma splice is when two independent clauses are separated by a comma.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

What is TRUE about compound-complex sentences?

a)

A compound-complex sentence is basically a compound sentence combined with a complex one.

b)

A compound-complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.

c)

A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clause(s) and at least one dependent clause.

d)

All of the above.

69.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
70.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
71.
In the humanities disciplines, scholars mostly use a deductive structure and a thesis statement. While in the social sciences or science disciplines, scholars prefer to use an inductive structure and a hypothesis.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
72.
In “Simplicity,” William Zinsser argues that cluttered writing is bad writing, however it can be fixed by eliminating all unnecessary or unclear words.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
73.
Drew Hayden Taylor’s critique of Stephen Harper’s apology. Argued that it is insufficient to the task. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
74.
Richard Wagamese is an Ojibway First Nations’ poet, novelist, and journalist in “Returning to Harmony,” he critiques Canada’s residential school system.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
75.
It is important to revise essays at the following levels. Content, structure, and editing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
76.
Successful academic essays use language that is clear, concise, and grammatically correct unsuccessful academic essays are unclear, wordy, and grammatically incorrect. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
77.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
78.
Some educated people believe in witchcraft, I am not one of them. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
79.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.
b)
Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.
c)
Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.
80.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
b)
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
c)
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
81.
Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
a)
Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get to high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
b)
Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
c)
Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
82.
 Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
a)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
b)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
c)
Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health.
83.
I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
a)
After I entered my friend's house and realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
b)
Entering my friend's house I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
c)
As soon as I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
84.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
The snow needs to be shoveled; get going on it right away.
b)
By the lake there is a duckling, everyone knows about it.
c)
You need to go to the store; we are out of bread and cheese.
d)
The radio played terrible songs; no one liked the options.
85.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
They decided to go to the museum, the girls were very bored.
b)
It started raining, but they decided to keep running.
c)
After the trip to the zoo, they stopped for ice cream.
d)
She has a collection of posters; her favorite is of Snoopy.
86.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
a)
Hanging curtains was difficult I put six holes in the wall.
b)
The elephant quit the circus he was tired of working.
c)
I have good ideas I can’t put them into a sentence.
d)
This computer doesn't make sense; it came without a manual.
87.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
a)
The professor read my paper; she said it was excellent.
b)
The sun is hot, put on some sunblock.
c)
Julie has a charmed life, she never has challenges.
d)
Kelly likes to cook, she makes chicken every day.
88.
In “Simplicity,” William Zinsser argues that cluttered writing is bad writing, however it can be fixed by eliminating all unnecessary or unclear words.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
89.
It is important to revise essays at the following levels. Content, structure, and editing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
90.
Successful academic essays use language that is clear, concise, and grammatically correct unsuccessful academic essays are unclear, wordy, and grammatically incorrect. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
91.
Successful academic essays use language that is clear, concise, and grammatically correct unsuccessful academic essays are unclear, wordy, and grammatically incorrect. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
92.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
93.
Some educated people believe in witchcraft, I am not one of them. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
94.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.
b)
Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.
c)
Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.
95.
Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
a)
Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get to high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
b)
Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
c)
Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
96.
 Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
a)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
b)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
c)
Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health.
97.
I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
a)
After I entered my friend's house and realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
b)
Entering my friend's house I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
c)
As soon as I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
98.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
a)
The professor read my paper; she said it was excellent.
b)
The sun is hot, put on some sunblock.
c)
Julie has a charmed life, she never has challenges.
d)
Kelly likes to cook, she makes chicken every day.
99.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
100.
In the humanities disciplines, scholars mostly use a deductive structure and a thesis statement. While in the social sciences or science disciplines, scholars prefer to use an inductive structure and a hypothesis.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
101.
In “Simplicity,” William Zinsser argues that cluttered writing is bad writing, however it can be fixed by eliminating all unnecessary or unclear words.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
102.
Drew Hayden Taylor’s critique of Stephen Harper’s apology. Argued that it is insufficient to the task. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
103.
Richard Wagamese is an Ojibway First Nations’ poet, novelist, and journalist in “Returning to Harmony,” he critiques Canada’s residential school system.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
104.
It is important to revise essays at the following levels. Content, structure, and editing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
105.
Successful academic essays use language that is clear, concise, and grammatically correct unsuccessful academic essays are unclear, wordy, and grammatically incorrect. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
106.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
107.
Some educated people believe in witchcraft, I am not one of them. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
108.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.
b)
Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.
c)
Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.
109.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
b)
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
c)
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
110.
Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
a)
Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get to high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
b)
Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
c)
Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
111.
 Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
a)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
b)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
c)
Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health.
112.
I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
a)
After I entered my friend's house and realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
b)
Entering my friend's house I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
c)
As soon as I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
113.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
The snow needs to be shoveled; get going on it right away.
b)
By the lake there is a duckling, everyone knows about it.
c)
You need to go to the store; we are out of bread and cheese.
d)
The radio played terrible songs; no one liked the options.
114.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
They decided to go to the museum, the girls were very bored.
b)
It started raining, but they decided to keep running.
c)
After the trip to the zoo, they stopped for ice cream.
d)
She has a collection of posters; her favorite is of Snoopy.
115.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
a)
Hanging curtains was difficult I put six holes in the wall.
b)
The elephant quit the circus he was tired of working.
c)
I have good ideas I can’t put them into a sentence.
d)
This computer doesn't make sense; it came without a manual.
116.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
a)
The professor read my paper; she said it was excellent.
b)
The sun is hot, put on some sunblock.
c)
Julie has a charmed life, she never has challenges.
d)
Kelly likes to cook, she makes chicken every day.