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2/14/25: Practice Types of Sentences

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

this type of conjunction connects independent clauses

a)

coordinating

b)

subordinating

2.

this type of conjunction starts a dependent clause

a)

coordinating

b)

subordinating

3.

these conjunctions are referred to as FANBOYS

a)

coordinating

b)

subordinating

4.

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

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

5.

when, after, although, while, until, because

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

6.

whenever, since, if, unless, until, whereas, as

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

7.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
8.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
9.
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
10.
The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
11.
Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
12.
Unless you move your car, the parade will be delayed!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
13.
She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
14.

Laura baked brownies for the party

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

15.

Chad made sandwiches for the party

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

16.

as Shirlene was entering her house

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

17.

after the performance ends

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

18.

it was good

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

19.

because the Thompsons sent us a fruit basket

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

20.

the bus never came

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

21.

she is here

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

22.

when you leave

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

23.

because she was absent

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

24.

1 independent clause

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

25.

1 independent clause

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

26.

2 or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

27.

1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

28.

2 or more independent clauses + 1 or more dependent clauses

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

29.

Do compound sentences need commas?

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

30.

Do complex sentences need commas?

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

never

31.

The cast will pose for pictures and sign autographs.

Besides adding a comma, how could you make this simple sentence into a compound sentence?

a)

add a subject

b)

add a predicate

c)

you can't make it compound

32.

Choose the compound sentence.

a)

My mom sliced the apples and baked the pie.

b)

My mom and I sliced the apples and baked the pie.

c)

My mom sliced the apples, baked the pie, and served it with ice cream.

d)

My mom sliced the apples, and I baked the pie.

33.

Your mom cleaned your room while you were gone.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

34.

They practice yoga, and they like to meditate.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

35.

They practice yoga and like to meditate.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

36.

I would love to help, but I have work to do.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

37.

Camden wants to do well on his test, yet he has not started studying.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

38.

Phil has studied hard because the test is tomorrow.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

39.

Phil has studied hard because the test is tomorrow, and he wants to do well.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

40.

We should leave for the movie since you are here now.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

41.

We should leave for the movie since you are here now, and we don't want to be late.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

42.

She won't do her homework unless her dad helps her.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

43.

She won't do her homework unless her dad helps her, but he's not home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

44.

They hurried through supper because they were excited for dessert.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

45.

I would love to help, but I have work to do.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

46.

I would love to help, but I have work to do, and I don't really want to.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

47.

Do you want ice cream, or do you want cake?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

48.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

a)

I went to the restaurant and ordered a burger.

b)

I went to the restaurant, ordered a burger, and drank a milkshake.

c)

I went to the restaurant, and I ordered a burger.

d)

I went to the restaurant since I wanted to order a burger.

49.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

a)

for

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

e)

if

50.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

a)

for

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

e)

as

51.

Which type of sentence is shown below?

My sister will take her driver's test tomorrow since she was not ready today.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

52.

Which type of sentence is shown below?

The doctor examined the patient, but the nurse took notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

53.

Identify the conjunction(s) in the sentence below and their type.

Tom plays soccer, but his sister prefers softball.

a)

but (coordinating conjunction)

b)

but (subordinating conjunction)

c)

but (correlative conjunction)

54.

Identify the conjunction(s) in the sentence below and their type.

She went to the store because they needed more cheese for burgers.

a)

because (coordinating conjunction)

b)

because (subordinating conjunction)

c)

for (coordinating conjunction)

d)

for (subordinating conjunction)

55.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

56.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

57.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

58.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

59.

Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!

a)

independent

b)

dependent

60.
What is the green group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
61.
What is the blue group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
62.
All of the words below would make the following clause dependent EXCEPT:
__________ rain continues to fall.
a)
Since
b)
Although
c)
Heavy
d)
If
63.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
64.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
65.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
66.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
If the band marches in the parade.
b)
When you purchase candy.
c)
Although it is snowing.
d)
All of the above
67.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

68.

What type of clause is in RED?

You need to be pragmatic if you want to be viewed as a leader.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

69.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
70.

because we couldn't find the theater

a)

independent

b)

dependent

71.
Identify the dependent clause:
a)
Before I went to school,
b)
I had a big cup of coffee.
72.
Identify the dependent clause:
a)
When the day ends,
b)
we can all go home and make cookies.
73.

Lucas disagreed until I showed him the North Star.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

74.

After I looked up, I realized we were heading in the wrong direction.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

75.

Before we knew it, we were lost.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

76.

While the others searched for a way to shore, I looked at the sky to find my direction.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

77.

T.J. caught some fish while I worked on the boat.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

78.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

After you write your name.....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

79.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

I was in third grade....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

80.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

Since you've been to France....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

81.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

Even if it is late.....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

82.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

You're my best friend....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

83.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

Stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve stainless steel.

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

84.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

Because my tea was too cold.....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

85.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

I will have to make dinner.

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

86.

Determine if the clause is independent or dependent....

Since winter is coming.....

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

87.

When the dependent clause comes after the independent clause, does it need a comma?

a)

yes

b)

no

88.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

During dinner, she was silent because she was still angry.

b)

During dinner she was silent, because she was still angry.

c)

During dinner, she was silent, because she was still angry.

89.

Which of these is a simple sentence?

a)

I voted for the class president.

b)

All the music.

c)

Went to the big game yesterday.

90.

What do you use to join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence?

a)

only a comma

b)

only a conjunction

c)

a comma and a conjunction

91.

Which of these is a compound sentence?

a)

The Johnsons moved in next door.

b)

Molly, Keisha and Ben had a lemonade sale.

c)

I like visiting New York, but I don't want to live there.

92.

Read the group of words below.


It's cold in the winter, it's hot in the summer.


How could you change it to make it a compound sentence?

a)

take out the comma after winter

b)

add the word "and" after the comma

93.

Read the two simple sentences below. Choose the compound sentence that joins them with the right punctuation.


She'll learn to play the piano. She'll learn to play the trumpet.

a)

She'll learn to play the piano, or she'll learn to play the trumpet.

b)

She'll learn to play the piano or she'll learn to play the trumpet.

94.

How can these sentences be combined to form a compound sentence with the correct punctuation?


Krystof scored the goal. Krystof won the soccer game.

a)

Krystof scored the goal, so he won the soccer game.

b)

Krystof scored the goal, Krystof won the soccer game.

95.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
96.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction:
He was walking in the dark, so he could not see the tree in his way.
a)
Yes
b)
No
97.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction:
We're not going to California, nor are we going to Texas.
a)
Yes
b)
No
98.

Riley went to the movies, and she saw her friends there.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

99.

Which of these is a compound sentence?

a)

The storm came, and it went.

b)

Pugsley ran to the fence.

c)

Obi got into the garbage.

d)

After getting into the garbage, Obi got sick and threw up.

100.

Which of these sentences in a simple sentence.

a)

Pugsley and Obi slept together on the couch.

b)

Buddy ran to the fence while Pugsley sat under the tree.

c)

Mrs. Schick worked all weekend, and her husband played computer games.

d)

The storm came, and it went.

101.

Where would you need a comma in the following sentence?

Theresa created a Google Slides presentation and she presented to the company.

a)

Before and

b)

Before and after and

c)

Before presentation

d)

No comma needed

102.

What type of sentence is the following?

People paint realistic scenes or abstract scenes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

103.

What type of sentence is the following?

Some painters will not tire, nor will they give up.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

104.

What type of sentence is the following?

A female fox is called a vixen; a young fox is called a pup.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

105.

What type of sentence is the following?

Foxes play an important role, and farmer depend on them.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

106.

What type of sentence is the following?

Plants and animals are important to the environment.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

107.

What type of sentence is the following?

People paint realistic scenes or abstract scenes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

108.

What type of sentence is the following?

Museums not only have displayes but also offer tours.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

109.

Which one is the compound-complex sentence? Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away

b)

The cat ran away when the doorbell rang

c)

The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away when the doorbell rang.

d)

The dog barked loudly when the doorbell rang

110.

Choose the correct type of sentence for the following:

Although it was raining, We took our umbrellas, and we still went to the park.

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!*

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

111.

Which of the following is the compound-complex sentence? Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

Because she didn't want to go to the party, her friends convinced her to come, and she ended up having a great time.

b)

She didn't want to go to the party, but her friends convinced her to come.

c)

She didn't want to go to the party. Her friends convinced her to come. She ended up having a terrible time.

d)

She wanted to go to the party, so her friends convinced her to come.

112.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

She sings beautifully, and she plays the piano.

b)

After the movie ended, we went out for dinner, and we had ice cream at Dairy Queen.

c)

I like to read, but my brother prefers to watch TV.

d)

The cat meowed, and the dog barked and growled at me.

113.

Choose the correct type of sentence for the following:

Even though I studied hard, I didn't do well on the test.

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

114.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

The students were studying for their exams, but the power went out, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

b)

The students were studying for their exams. The power went out, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

c)

The students were studying for their exams, but the power went out.

d)

The students were studying for their exams, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

115.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

I enjoy playing basketball.

b)

She went to the store, and she bought some fruit.

c)

After I finish my homework, I will go outside to play.

d)

I enjoy playing video games when I want to relax, and they help me to forget about how bad my day was.

116.

Which type of sentence is the following?

I wanted to go to the beach, but it was too cold, so I stayed home

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

a)

Compound-complex

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Simple

117.

The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.

I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing.

a)

True

b)

False

118.

The sentence below is a complex sentence.

She only played the game because she thought she would win.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

Although we were trying to be healthy, we wanted to get pizza, and we wanted to get ice cream.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

120.

I love my big brother, but sometimes he acts totally crazy.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-complex

121.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Where does the holiday of Valentine's day originate?

a)

Ancient Greece

b)

Ancient Rome

c)

Medieval England

d)

The United States

122.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Which is the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day?

a)

tulips

b)

daisies

c)

roses

d)

orchids

123.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Approximately how many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year worldwide?

a)

500 million

b)

1 billion

c)

2 billion

d)

5 billion

124.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Which US state produces the most roses for Valentine's Day?

a)

California

b)

Texas

c)

Florida

d)

Washington

125.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Which color rose symbolizes friendship rather than love?

a)

red

b)

white

c)

pink

d)

yellow

126.

In which country is it traditional for women to give men chocolates on Valentine's Day?

a)

France

b)

Japan

c)

Brazil

d)

Canada

127.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

Which candy company first created conversation hearts candies?

a)

Hershey's

b)

Nestle

c)

Necco

d)

Mars

128.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

What percentage of people buy Valentine's gifts for their pets?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

20%

d)

25%

129.

VALENTINE'S DAY TRIVIA BREAK!

What Roman god is often associated with Valentine’s Day?

a)

Apollo

b)

Cupid

c)

Mercury

d)

Mars

130.

VALENTINE'S TRIVIA BREAK!

Will you be my valentine?

a)

Yes

b)

No

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