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1
Pick a Sentence Type: We saw two birds on a tree, but two days later the birds were gone.
compound- complex sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
2
Which sentence is correct?
Mr. Jones laughed happily he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily and he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily but he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily; although, he was still sad.
3
Which sentence is correct?
Ginny researched her topic, so her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic; so her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic and her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic, her information was accurate.
4
Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes,
or scrub the tub.
and will scrub the tub tomorrow.
or is scrubbing the tub.
and won't be scrubbing the tub.
5
Pick the Sentence Type: Brian went to Walmart buy diapers; he forgot to buy the baby a new toy.
complex sentence
compound- complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
6
To lose weight, eat small portions
and be limiting on second helpings.
and limiting second helpings.
and limit second helpings.
and always eat fewer second helpings.
7
Pick the Sentence Type: During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Vatican, which is in Rome.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound- complex sentence
8
Which sentence is correct?
Alice loved to dance in the rain and, she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain and she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain, and she liked to read.
9
Which sentence is correct?
I need olive oil for a recipe yet I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe, yet I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe; yet I only have canola oil.
10
Pick the Sentence Type: If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit Egypt.
simple sentence
compound- complex sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
11
Which sentence is correct?
Vegetable pot pie is good; but Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good and Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good but Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good; Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
12
Martha likes reading classic novels, watching television,
and listening to the radio.
and to listen to the radio.
and will listen to the radio.
and listens to the radio.
13
Which sentence is correct?
Mary and Samantha took us on the bus.
Mary, and Samantha took us on the bus.
Mary and Samantha; took us on the bus.
Took us on the bus.
14
Polly wants to go to Disney World for vacation
; however, Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
and Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
unfortunately, Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
but Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
15
Which sentence is correct?
My mother baked since; it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked since it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked, since it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked; since it was my brother's birthday.
16
Pick the Sentence Type: Ben and I spent all day playing baseball.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound- complex sentence
17
The mad scientist worked in his
secret room
.
hidden laboratory
open study
secluded workshop
back bedroom
18
The dog decided to either shred a roll of toilet paper, or
chews another hole in the sofa arm.
chew another hole in the sofa arm.
chewing another hole in the sofa arm.
if he wanted to chew another hole in the sofa arm.
19
Even though the test was difficult
, Sara did well because she studied.
Sara did well because she studied.
Sara did well, because she studied.
; Sara did well because she studied.
20
Since the man ran a red light, the policeman turned on his siren, flipped on his lights,
and is attempting to follow the speeding car.
and followed the speeding car.
and was following the speeding car.
and follows the speeding car.
21
Which sentence is correct?
As she was sleeping soundly the television stayed on.
While she was sleeping, the television stayed on.
While she was sleeping the television stayed on.
As she was sleeping the television stayed on.
22
Before he went home
; Robert put his books in his backpack.
suddenly Robert put his books in his backpack.
, Robert put his books in his backpack.
; suddenly Robert put his books in his backpack.
23
Which sentence is correct?
The dog ran down the street and the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street so the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street, and the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street although the cat ran away.
24
When it is raining, she drives slowly, carefully,
and with caution.
and very cautious.
and she uses caution.
and cautiously.
25
Which sentence is correct?
On the day after Halloween; I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween,and I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween, I always eat too much candy.
26
Ellen likes hiking,
attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
to go to the rodeo, and napping.
the rodeo, and to take a nap.
the rodeo, and napping.
27
Pick a Sentence Type: During last night's thunderstorm, tiny hailstones fell on the roof.
complex sentence
compound- complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
28
Which sentence is correct?
Ellen tripped on a rug; and her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug; her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug and, her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug and her hand went through a window.
29
Eating the right food will help you feel better, healthier,
and strongly.
and have strong bones.
and stronger.
and you will be strong.
30
Ashely likes to ski, to jump, and
would like to swim.
swimming.
to swim.
going swimming.
31
Bob woke up, got dressed,
; and ate his breakfast quickly.
and always was eating his breakfast quickly.
and was eating his breakfast quickly.
and ate his breakfast quickly.
