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WorksheetsSentence Structures and Finite /non-Finite verbs
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.
A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.
A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.
A simple sentence is a complex sentence with subordinate clauses.
Identify the simple sentence.
The cat sleeps.
Cats sleep on the couch.
The cat is sleeping.
The dog barks.
Identify the compound sentence.
I wanted to go for a walk because it was sunny.
It started to rain, so I stayed inside.
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
I wanted to go for a walk and it started to rain.
Identify the complex sentence.
We went for a walk because it was raining.
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
It was raining, and we stayed indoors.
We went for a walk despite the rain stopping.
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
He likes ice cream, and she likes pie.
They both like desserts.
She enjoys chocolate.
She likes ice cream.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'
he
morning
runs
every
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'She loves to dance.'
to dance
dancing
to sing
loves
Which sentence is complex?
I read a book and enjoyed it.
I read a book because I was bored.
I read a book while eating dinner.
I watched a movie.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'
soccer
They
playing
are
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'To swim is fun.'
To swim
Is fun
To swim is
Swimming
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
My brother enjoys writing.
I enjoy reading and writing.
I enjoy reading, and my brother enjoys writing.
I enjoy writing, and my brother enjoys reading.
Identify the simple sentence.
The dog and cat played.
The cat meowed.
The dog barked.
The dog barked loudly.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'
her
homework
finished
has
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'He wants to learn Spanish.'
to speak
learning
wants
to learn
Which sentence is simple?
The birds are singing.
The sun shines brightly.
The sun is shining and the sky is blue.
The sun is shining.
Identify the complex sentence.
It is raining, so we will go outside.
We will stay inside if it rains.
If it rains, we will stay inside.
If it doesn't rain, we will stay inside.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'
trip
were
about
excited
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'I like to play basketball.'
basketball
to shoot
to play
playing
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
She went to the store because she needed milk.
She needed milk.
She bought some bread.
She went to the store and bought milk.
Identify the compound sentence.
I wanted to eat, but I was not hungry.
I did not want to eat, nor was I hungry.
I wanted to eat and I was hungry.
I was hungry, so I decided to eat.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'She has been studying all night.'
studying
has
all
been
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'He decided to leave early.'
leave
early
decided
to leave
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
It is raining.
He plays soccer, and she plays basketball.
She likes to swim.
They are friends.
Identify the finite verb in the sentence: 'They have completed the project.'
completed
project
have
the
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'She hopes to travel next year.'
next
travel
to travel
hopes
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
She enjoys reading books.
He likes to play football.
He likes to play football, and she likes to play basketball.
They went to the park.
Identify the simple sentence.
The children play and laugh.
The children play.
The children and their parents are playing outside.
The children are playing outside.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
She went to the store after she finished her homework.
She likes to read books.
She finished her homework.
She went to the store and bought some milk.
Identify the non-finite verb in the sentence: 'They decided to go hiking.'
to go
they
decided
hiking
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is a complex sentence with multiple clauses.
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb.
A compound sentence is a sentence with one independent clause.
Which parts are required to have a Simple Sentence?
a subject
a verb
a comma
a full stop
a semicolon
Which sentences start with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause?
Because it was so cold.
Jay asked the store clerk for directions.
Dinah read a magazine while she waited for the bus.
Joyce enjoyed geometry more that she enjoyed algebra.
A group of words that do NOT form a complete thought
Independent clause
Complex sentence
Dependent clause
Simple sentence
The dog growls when he is angry. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?
Independent clause
Dependent clause
A group of words that forms a complete sentence that can stand on its own
Independent clause
Dependent clause
Prepositional phrase
Compound subject
Sarah walked to the park.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is this?
Humans are the only animals known to blush.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence:
Jamel organized the festival, and he called all the bands.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Determine the structure of the following sentence:
Because it rained, none of the bands performed.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Determine the structure of the sentence:
The door squeaked and rattled.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
What other name(s) can be used for a Simple Sentence?
independent clause
dependent clause
baby sentence
all can be used
My mother went shopping, but my dad decided to stay home.
This is ...
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
(none are correct)
The boy was going to school, but he was very tired and wanted to sleep instead.
What type of sentence is this?
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What does a compound sentence need?
a comma and a conjunction OR a semicolon
a conjunction only
a dependent clause
two conjunctions
What is a conjunction?
A preposition that tells where something is located
A word used to connect clauses or sentences together
An action word
The beginning of a dependent clause
Which one of these is NOT a conjunction?
For
Nor
And
Why
A group of words that do NOT form a complete thought
Independent clause
Complex sentence
Dependent clause
Simple sentence
My little brother 'wants' to be a musician.
finite
infinite
She worked hard 'to pass' the test.
finite
infinite
The dog 'wagged' its tail to show its happiness.
finite
non-finite
Which word is finite verb?
"The trumpets sounded and the judge gave the knights the signal to begin."
gave
sounded / gave
signal
sounded
begin
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S)
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
The underlined word in the above sentence is a/an __________
past participle
present participle
gerund
infinitive
The finished product is a piece of art work!
The underlined word in the above sentence is a _________
past participle
Gerund
present participle
verb
Find the infinite Verb in the following sentence:
The children have completed the given homework.
homework
given
completed
have completed
State whether the underlined verb is finite or non-finite:
They want to play outside.
Finite
Non-Finite (Participle)
Non-Finite (Infinitive)
Non-Finite (Gerund)
Identify the Non-Finite Verb:
Our parents had spoken to us about wanting to take up interesting careers.
wanting
to drive
careers
parents
