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WorksheetsClauses and Sentence Types
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
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.
The taxi driver found the restaurant on a street
where Libby thought there wasn’t one
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate clause.
That building is old and drafty.
independent clause
dependent clause
Do the words in RED form a dependent clause or independent clause?
Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Identify the underlined clause as either independent or subordinate.
We all enjoyed the dinner that Dad cooked for us.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.
The trees move wildly, whenever the wind blows.
The trees move wildly
whenever the wind blows
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.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Vernon feeds all the family pets as soon as he gets home from school.
independent
subordinate.
Identify the subordinate clause in each sentence.
Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades so that she could get into college.
Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades
so that she could get into college.
Identify the underlined clause in as either an independent or subordinate clause.
Although she was better at music, she loved science.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
although
raining
decided
walk
Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: She enjoys reading, and he likes writing.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
True or False: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
True
False
Which group of words is NOT a fragment?
When the clock strikes midnight.
On the shelf in the garage.
Although she loves eggs and bacon.
It upset her stomach.
Which group of words are all CONJUNCTIONS?
Although, since, occasionally
For, and, but
Always, never, sometimes
Under, over, beside
What is the best definition of a COMPOUND sentence?
A sentence with two main ideas.
A sentence with two independent clauses and a conjunction.
A sentence with two conjunctions and one independent clause.
A sentence with one main idea divided into two parts.
What is the best definition of a COMPLEX sentence?
A sentence that is very long and complicated.
A sentence with two main ideas.
A sentence with a dependent and independent clause.
A sentence that must have punctuation.
Which is the best example of COMPOUND sentence?
I like to eat pizza and watch television.
He goes to school on Monday and Wednesday.
She often eats unhealthy food, but she spends a considerable amount of time at the gym.
The students and teachers were present during the football match.
Which is the best example of a COMPLEX sentence?
Learning to speak more than one language fluently is essential to survive in the globalized world.
Although English is one of the most popular languages in the world.
Everyone wants to learn English, but few people take the time to improve daily.
Although everyone wants to learn English, few people take the time to improve daily.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
He enjoys eating healthy spaghetti made out of quinoa and flaxseed.
The family is focused on clean, healthy food.
They all prefer to eat at home, restaurants can be unhealthy.
Restaurants are known to add extra butter, salt, and chemicals to their food.
Which statement is FALSE?
Simple sentences can have commas and conjunctions.
Complex sentences have two independent clauses.
Compound sentences often contain a comma.
Simple and compound sentences only contain independent clauses.
Which statement is TRUE?
Your essays should have a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Your essays should have more complex sentences.
Your essays should have more compound sentences.
Your essays should have mostly simple sentences.
Which statement is TRUE?
Your essays should have a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Your essays should have more complex sentences.
Your essays should have more compound sentences.
Your essays should have mostly simple sentences.
What should EVERY independent clause contain?
A subject, a verb, and an object.
A subject and a verb.
A subject, a verb, and an adjective or adverb.
A subject and two verbs.
What are common examples of TRANSITION WORDS?
First, Second, Third
Firstly, Secondly, Finally
Moreover, Furthermore
In addition, Additionally
All of the above
True or False? A comma splice is when two or more sentences are joined by a semicolon.
True
False
True or False? A comma splice is when two independent clauses are separated by a comma.
True
False
What is TRUE about compound-complex sentences?
A compound-complex sentence is basically a compound sentence combined with a complex one.
A compound-complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.
A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clause(s) and at least one dependent clause.
All of the above.
