NEW
Font size
WorksheetsSimple, Compound, & Complex Sentences Activity
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A group of words that contain both a subject and a verb is called a _________________?
sentence
phrase
clause
fragment
An __________________________ clause is a group of words that presents a complete thought and can stand ______________________ as a sentence.
independent, alone
dependent, together
relative, apart
subordinate, beside
A __________________________ clause has a subject and verb, but it does not have enough information to complete a thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
independent
relative
noun
A __________________________ is a group of words that go together, but it does not contain a subject or verb.
phrase
clause
sentence
paragraph
A __________________________ sentence has one independent clause and can stand alone as a sentence.
simple
compound
complex
fragment
A simple sentence can have two or more __________________________ and two or more __________________________ and still be a simple sentence.
subjects, verbs
nouns, adjectives
clauses, conjunctions
phrases, prepositions
A simple sentence can have one or more phrases and still be a simple __________________________.
sentence
paragraph
clause
statement
A compound sentence has ________________ independent clauses joined together by a __________________________ and a __________________________ conjunction.
two, comma, coordinating
three, semicolon, subordinating
one, period, correlative
four, colon, conjunctive
A __________________________ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
complex
simple
compound
declarative
Most dependent clauses begin with a __________________________ conjunction.
subordinating
coordinating
correlative
compound
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence. 11. Most reptiles are either covered in scales or have a shell for protection.
simple
compound
complex
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
12. Almost all reptiles are cold blooded, so most of them live in warm climates.
What type of sentence is this?
compound
simple
complex
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
13. Once the eggs are laid, some reptiles will stay with the eggs until they hatch.
What type of sentence is this?
complex
simple
compound
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
14. Other reptiles lay their eggs, and then they leave the eggs alone to hatch.
What type of sentence is this?
compound
simple
complex
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
15. Lizards are reptiles, and there are over 6,000 different kinds of lizards.
What type of sentence is this?
compound
simple
complex
fragment
A gecko looks different than many lizards since its body is so small.
complex
large
colorful
slow
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
17. Turtles are reptiles and live both in water and on land.
What type of sentence is this?
simple
compound
complex
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
18. Turtles lose their first baby tooth before they are an hour old.
What type of sentence is this?
complex
simple
compound
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
19. A turtle’s shell grows with them, so they will never grow out of their shell.
What type of sentence is this?
compound
simple
complex
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
20. Iguanas are both great swimmers and fast runners.
simple
compound
complex
fragment
An iguana will dive into the water and swim away if they see a predator.
complex
simple
compound
fragment
Instructions: You will write responses in the blank space next to each statement. Write simple if the sentence is a simple sentence, compound if it is a compound sentence, or complex if it is a complex sentence.
22. Although alligators and crocodiles are similar, you can tell them apart by the shape of their snout.
What type of sentence is this?
complex
simple
compound
fragment
Select the sentence that correctly uses the dependent clause 'after I get home from school'.
I will start my homework after I get home from school.
I will start my homework before I get home from school.
I will start my homework while I get home from school.
I will start my homework unless I get home from school.
Which of the following is a complex sentence using a dependent clause?
Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
The sun is shining brightly.
She runs every morning.
Dogs are friendly animals.
Select the correct complex sentence using the dependent clause: now that I have completed all my work.
Now that I have completed all my work, I can finally relax.
I completed all my work and then I relaxed.
I will complete my work before I relax.
I am relaxing because my work is done.
A group of words that contain both a subject and a verb is called a _______.
clause
phrase
sentence
predicate
An _______ clause is a group of words that presents a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
independent
dependent
relative
subordinate
A _______ clause has a subject and verb, but it does not have enough information to complete a thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
independent
relative
noun
A _______ is a group of words that go together, but it does not contain a subject or verb.
phrase
sentence
clause
paragraph
A _______ sentence has one independent clause and can stand alone as a sentence.
simple
compound
complex
fragment
A simple sentence can have two or more _______ and two or more _______ and still be a simple sentence. (subjects and verbs can be reversed)
subjects, verbs
clauses, phrases
objects, complements
adjectives, adverbs
A simple sentence can have one or more phrases and still be a simple _______.
sentence
paragraph
clause
statement
A compound sentence has _______ independent clauses joined together by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
two
three
four
one
A _______ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
complex
simple
compound
declarative
Most dependent clauses begin with a _______ conjunction.
subordinating
coordinating
correlative
adverbial
Identify the type of sentence: I like to play video games.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify the type of sentence:
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Choose the correct clause using: after I get home from school.
I will do my homework after I get home from school.
After I get home from school, I will go to bed early.
I will eat breakfast after I get home from school.
After I get home from school, I will leave for school again.
Which of the following is a clause using: because I want to do well on the test?
I studied hard because I want to do well on the test.
I studied hard so I can do well on the test.
I studied hard to do well on the test.
I studied hard for the test.
Complete the clause: now that I have completed all my work, _______.
I can relax
I need to start over
I am still working
I have more work to do
