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Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences Activity

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of words that contain both a subject and a verb is called a _________________?

a)

sentence

b)

phrase

c)

clause

d)

fragment

2.

An __________________________ clause is a group of words that presents a complete thought and can stand ______________________ as a sentence.

a)

independent, alone

b)

dependent, together

c)

relative, apart

d)

subordinate, beside

3.

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.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

c)

relative

d)

noun

4.

A __________________________ is a group of words that go together, but it does not contain a subject or verb.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

sentence

d)

paragraph

5.

A __________________________ sentence has one independent clause and can stand alone as a sentence.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

6.

A simple sentence can have two or more __________________________ and two or more __________________________ and still be a simple sentence.

a)

subjects, verbs

b)

nouns, adjectives

c)

clauses, conjunctions

d)

phrases, prepositions

7.

A simple sentence can have one or more phrases and still be a simple __________________________.

a)

sentence

b)

paragraph

c)

clause

d)

statement

8.

A compound sentence has ________________ independent clauses joined together by a __________________________ and a __________________________ conjunction.

a)

two, comma, coordinating

b)

three, semicolon, subordinating

c)

one, period, correlative

d)

four, colon, conjunctive

9.

A __________________________ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

declarative

10.

Most dependent clauses begin with a __________________________ conjunction.

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

c)

correlative

d)

compound

11.

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.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

12.

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?

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

fragment

13.

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?

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

fragment

14.

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?

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

fragment

15.

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?

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

fragment

16.

A gecko looks different than many lizards since its body is so small.

a)

complex

b)

large

c)

colorful

d)

slow

17.

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?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

18.

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?

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

fragment

19.

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?

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

fragment

20.

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.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

21.

An iguana will dive into the water and swim away if they see a predator.

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

fragment

22.

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?

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

fragment

23.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the dependent clause 'after I get home from school'.

a)

I will start my homework after I get home from school.

b)

I will start my homework before I get home from school.

c)

I will start my homework while I get home from school.

d)

I will start my homework unless I get home from school.

24.

Which of the following is a complex sentence using a dependent clause?

a)

Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

b)

The sun is shining brightly.

c)

She runs every morning.

d)

Dogs are friendly animals.

25.

Select the correct complex sentence using the dependent clause: now that I have completed all my work.

a)

Now that I have completed all my work, I can finally relax.

b)

I completed all my work and then I relaxed.

c)

I will complete my work before I relax.

d)

I am relaxing because my work is done.

26.

A group of words that contain both a subject and a verb is called a _______.

a)

clause

b)

phrase

c)

sentence

d)

predicate

27.

An _______ clause is a group of words that presents a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

relative

d)

subordinate

28.

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.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

c)

relative

d)

noun

29.

A _______ is a group of words that go together, but it does not contain a subject or verb.

a)

phrase

b)

sentence

c)

clause

d)

paragraph

30.

A _______ sentence has one independent clause and can stand alone as a sentence.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

31.

A simple sentence can have two or more _______ and two or more _______ and still be a simple sentence. (subjects and verbs can be reversed)

a)

subjects, verbs

b)

clauses, phrases

c)

objects, complements

d)

adjectives, adverbs

32.

A simple sentence can have one or more phrases and still be a simple _______.

a)

sentence

b)

paragraph

c)

clause

d)

statement

33.

A compound sentence has _______ independent clauses joined together by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

one

34.

A _______ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

declarative

35.

Most dependent clauses begin with a _______ conjunction.

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

c)

correlative

d)

adverbial

36.

Identify the type of sentence: I like to play video games.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

37.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

38.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

39.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

40.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

41.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

42.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

43.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

44.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

45.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

46.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

47.

Identify the type of sentence:

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

48.

Choose the correct clause using: after I get home from school.

a)

I will do my homework after I get home from school.

b)

After I get home from school, I will go to bed early.

c)

I will eat breakfast after I get home from school.

d)

After I get home from school, I will leave for school again.

49.

Which of the following is a clause using: because I want to do well on the test?

a)

I studied hard because I want to do well on the test.

b)

I studied hard so I can do well on the test.

c)

I studied hard to do well on the test.

d)

I studied hard for the test.

50.

Complete the clause: now that I have completed all my work, _______.

a)

I can relax

b)

I need to start over

c)

I am still working

d)

I have more work to do