Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?

Joe made sugar cookies; Sarah ate them.

Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?

I think I will buy the red car, or I will buy the blue one.

Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?

The museum was very interesting as I expected.

Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?

When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

Which of the following combinations would create a COMPOUND sentence?

Independent Clause + Independent Clause

Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?

Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it up.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

I will do well in English class

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

because if I don't read I'll fail

In the following questions, you will IDENTIFY sentences as SIMPLY/COMPOUND/COMPLEX. Okay?

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!, No problem!, Okay!, Sure!

Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?

Everyone was busy, so I went to the movies alone.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

even though I prefer to eat with a fork

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1
Variations of bowling have existed for centuries.
Simple
Complex
Compound
2
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Compound
Complex
3
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Joe made sugar cookies; ate them later.
Joe made sugar cookies; Jimmy, Sarah, John, and Mike.
Joe made sugar cookies; yum!
Joe made sugar cookies; Sarah ate them.
4
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
5
Elise is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing.
Complex
Simple
Compound
6
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
After I saw the blue car, I realized I wanted the red one.
Although the red car is cool, I think I want the blue one.
I think I will buy the red car, or I will buy the blue one.
If I don't like the red car, I will buy the blue.
7
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
The museum was very interesting as I expected.
The museum was very interesting as expected.
The museum was interesting. I expected it to be.
The museum was very interesting and I expected it.
8
My voice was raspy, rough, and cracked.
Complex
Compound
Simple
9
During last night's storm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
Compound
Simple
Complex
10
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
I enjoy taking pictures
whenever I go to Six Flags
I like to ride Nitro
I like to eat funnel cake
11
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
When younger, she believed in fairy tales.
She believed in fairy tales when younger.
When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
She believed in fairy tales as a child.
12
Which of the following combinations would create a COMPOUND sentence?
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause + Independent Clause
Dependent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Independent Clause
13
The car stopped on the street.
Complex
Simple
Compound
14
Their tools are screwdrivers and spanners rather than basketballs and footballs.
Simple
Complex
Compound
15
Before I was born, my mother worked as a receptionist.
Compound
Simple
Complex
16
During the era of steam locomotives, Canada built a railway across the continent
Compound
Complex
Simple
17
The training rooms of these college athletes smell of grease and gasoline.
Compound
Complex
Simple
18
Ricky and Ida went shopping and they bought some shirts and shoes.
Complex
Compound
Simple
19
The students work on special cars designed for their sport.
Compound
Complex
Simple
20
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Simple
Compound
21
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock
Simple
Complex
Compound
22
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it up.
I heated up my coffee. It was too cold.
My coffee was too cold and I heated it up.
I heated my coffee, for it was too cold.
23
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Compound
Simple
24
If we can't find a hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
Compound
Complex
Simple
25
As Luther sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
Simple
Complex
Compound
26
I opened my eyes and looked up at the rain, and it dripped in my head and flowed into my brain.
Complex
Simple
Compound
27
The production of a pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flowers.
Complex
Compound
Simple
28
I made an airplane out of stone.
Compound
Simple
Complex
29
Which of the following is an independent clause?
if I read Percy Jackson each night
whenever Mr. Gill tells me too
every time we have a reading quiz
I will do well in English class
30
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
because if I don't read I'll fail
Mr. Gill gives a reading quiz
I make sure to study
Getting a good grade is easy
31
Mr. Jones has a lot of books, and he is well informed about current events.
Compound
Complex
Simple
32
Alberta is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but it is also known for its oil reserves.
Simple
Compound
Complex
33
In the following questions, you will IDENTIFY sentences as SIMPLY/COMPOUND/COMPLEX. Okay?
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
No problem!
Okay!
Sure!
34
Although the weatherman called for rain, the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
Complex
Compound
Simple
35
The car stopped on the street when the traffic light turned red.
Complex
Compound
Simple
36
While fishing in the blue lagoon, I caught a lovely silver fish.
Simple
Complex
Compound
37
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
Complex
Simple
Compound
38
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Simple
Complex
39
Shawn took several incredible panoramic photographs of the view from the top of Table Mountain.
Complex
Compound
Simple
40
Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball very far.
Complex
Simple
Compound
41
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
reading comics is more fun
the all time best is Superman
although I like to read books
I love the Batman series
42
The small child screamed and he cried out for his mother.
Compound
Complex
Simple
43
Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, and lead.
Simple
Compound
Complex
44
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
45
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Everyone laughed when he fell.
He fell; everyone laughed.
Everyone laughed at the fall.
He fell. It was funny. hahahaha Everyone laughed.
46
The car stopped on the street, and the little dog dashed in front of it.
Simple
Compound
Complex
47
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
Complex
Compound
Simple
48
Students are unhappy, and they will be discussing their grievances.
Simple
Complex
Compound
49
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Although I want to see that film, I'm too tired.
Everyone was busy, so I went to the movies alone.
I ate dinner, read my book, and fell asleep.
Jimmy and John make model airplanes.
50
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
for
is
noun
because
51
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
I'll use the spoon
eating is fun
even though I prefer to eat with a fork
the spoon is so much easier
52
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
and
after
before
never
53
Which of the following is an independent clause?
we like to watch scary movies
while we watch scary movies
who like to watch scary movies
after we watch scary movies
54
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
yet
unless
nor
or
55
Some people like action movies, but others prefer cartoons.
Complex
Compound
Simple
56
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
for
yes
because
not
57
I put a piece of cantaloupe underneath the microscope.
Simple
Compound
Complex
58
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
forever
yet
whenever
like
59
Which of the following combinations would create a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Independent Clause + Santa Clause
Dependent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Independent Clause
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
60
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Simple
Compound
61
What kind of conjunction can be found in COMPLEX SENTENCES?
Subordinance
Subordinating
Subordinary
Meatball Sub
62
Motorists must be careful when they drive, because moose are often on the road.
Simple
Complex
Compound
63
The right hemisphere of the human brain controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.
Simple
Compound
Complex
64
Because most orchids grow on trees and branches, planting an orchid in soil will kill it.
Compound
Simple
Complex
65
This new brand of college athlete is involved in the sport of auto racing.
Complex
Simple
Compound
66
What is a dependent clause?
a group of words written in German
a group of words that can not "stand on their own"
a group of words that make absolutely no sense
a group of words that can "stand on their own"
67
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Whenever I enter class, I am sure to be quiet.
Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.
Amy and Sean like to play video games and read.
"Come over here," Gail yelled.
68
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
69
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can "stand on their own"
A group of words that can't "stand as their own paragraph"
A group of words that can not "stand on their own"
A group of words that can "stand as their own paragraph"
70
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Compound
Simple
71
Which of the following is an independent clause?
Although I haven't found anyone to go with
go with
Whenever I find someone to go with
I haven't found anyone to go with
72
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Since I like chicken, I obviously like soup.
While I do enjoy chicken, soup is also good.
I like chicken and I like soup.
Although I like chicken, I also like soup.
73
When it started raining, they got soaked.
Complex
Compound
Simple
74
Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.
Simple
Complex
Compound
75
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
There isn't ice cream! There isn't cookies!
There isn't ice cream or cookies!
There isn't ice cream, nor is there cookies!
There isn't ice cream; isn't cookies!
76
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
I went to work after the school day.
I went to work after a long day at school.
I went to work after school.
I went to work after I spent a long day at school.
77
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Complex
Simple
78
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
and
so
hello
although
79
She ran.
Simple
Compound
Complex
80
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Simple
Complex
81
The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.
Simple
Complex
Compound
82
Some people tell me that money can't buy happiness.
Simple
Compound
Complex
83
What kind of conjunction connects clauses to create a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
FANGIRL
FANBOY
FANMAN
FANWOMAN
84
Most of the students are engineering majors, and they devote their spare time to their sport.
Simple
Complex
Compound
85
Their practice field is a stretch of asphalt, and their heroes make a living driving cars.
Complex
Simple
Compound

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Questions 85

Answers

1
Variations of bowling have existed for centuries.
Simple
Complex
Compound
2
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Compound
Complex
3
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Joe made sugar cookies; ate them later.
Joe made sugar cookies; Jimmy, Sarah, John, and Mike.
Joe made sugar cookies; yum!
Joe made sugar cookies; Sarah ate them.
4
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
5
Elise is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing.
Complex
Simple
Compound
6
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
After I saw the blue car, I realized I wanted the red one.
Although the red car is cool, I think I want the blue one.
I think I will buy the red car, or I will buy the blue one.
If I don't like the red car, I will buy the blue.
7
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
The museum was very interesting as I expected.
The museum was very interesting as expected.
The museum was interesting. I expected it to be.
The museum was very interesting and I expected it.
8
My voice was raspy, rough, and cracked.
Complex
Compound
Simple
9
During last night's storm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
Compound
Simple
Complex
10
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
I enjoy taking pictures
whenever I go to Six Flags
I like to ride Nitro
I like to eat funnel cake
11
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
When younger, she believed in fairy tales.
She believed in fairy tales when younger.
When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
She believed in fairy tales as a child.
12
Which of the following combinations would create a COMPOUND sentence?
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause + Independent Clause
Dependent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Independent Clause
13
The car stopped on the street.
Complex
Simple
Compound
14
Their tools are screwdrivers and spanners rather than basketballs and footballs.
Simple
Complex
Compound
15
Before I was born, my mother worked as a receptionist.
Compound
Simple
Complex
16
During the era of steam locomotives, Canada built a railway across the continent
Compound
Complex
Simple
17
The training rooms of these college athletes smell of grease and gasoline.
Compound
Complex
Simple
18
Ricky and Ida went shopping and they bought some shirts and shoes.
Complex
Compound
Simple
19
The students work on special cars designed for their sport.
Compound
Complex
Simple
20
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Simple
Compound
21
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock
Simple
Complex
Compound
22
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it up.
I heated up my coffee. It was too cold.
My coffee was too cold and I heated it up.
I heated my coffee, for it was too cold.
23
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Compound
Simple
24
If we can't find a hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
Compound
Complex
Simple
25
As Luther sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
Simple
Complex
Compound
26
I opened my eyes and looked up at the rain, and it dripped in my head and flowed into my brain.
Complex
Simple
Compound
27
The production of a pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flowers.
Complex
Compound
Simple
28
I made an airplane out of stone.
Compound
Simple
Complex
29
Which of the following is an independent clause?
if I read Percy Jackson each night
whenever Mr. Gill tells me too
every time we have a reading quiz
I will do well in English class
30
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
because if I don't read I'll fail
Mr. Gill gives a reading quiz
I make sure to study
Getting a good grade is easy
31
Mr. Jones has a lot of books, and he is well informed about current events.
Compound
Complex
Simple
32
Alberta is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but it is also known for its oil reserves.
Simple
Compound
Complex
33
In the following questions, you will IDENTIFY sentences as SIMPLY/COMPOUND/COMPLEX. Okay?
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
No problem!
Okay!
Sure!
34
Although the weatherman called for rain, the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
Complex
Compound
Simple
35
The car stopped on the street when the traffic light turned red.
Complex
Compound
Simple
36
While fishing in the blue lagoon, I caught a lovely silver fish.
Simple
Complex
Compound
37
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
Complex
Simple
Compound
38
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Simple
Complex
39
Shawn took several incredible panoramic photographs of the view from the top of Table Mountain.
Complex
Compound
Simple
40
Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball very far.
Complex
Simple
Compound
41
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
reading comics is more fun
the all time best is Superman
although I like to read books
I love the Batman series
42
The small child screamed and he cried out for his mother.
Compound
Complex
Simple
43
Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, and lead.
Simple
Compound
Complex
44
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
45
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Everyone laughed when he fell.
He fell; everyone laughed.
Everyone laughed at the fall.
He fell. It was funny. hahahaha Everyone laughed.
46
The car stopped on the street, and the little dog dashed in front of it.
Simple
Compound
Complex
47
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
Complex
Compound
Simple
48
Students are unhappy, and they will be discussing their grievances.
Simple
Complex
Compound
49
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Although I want to see that film, I'm too tired.
Everyone was busy, so I went to the movies alone.
I ate dinner, read my book, and fell asleep.
Jimmy and John make model airplanes.
50
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
for
is
noun
because
51
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
I'll use the spoon
eating is fun
even though I prefer to eat with a fork
the spoon is so much easier
52
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
and
after
before
never
53
Which of the following is an independent clause?
we like to watch scary movies
while we watch scary movies
who like to watch scary movies
after we watch scary movies
54
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
yet
unless
nor
or
55
Some people like action movies, but others prefer cartoons.
Complex
Compound
Simple
56
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
for
yes
because
not
57
I put a piece of cantaloupe underneath the microscope.
Simple
Compound
Complex
58
Which of the following is a FANBOY? (Coordinating Conjunction)
forever
yet
whenever
like
59
Which of the following combinations would create a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
Independent Clause + Santa Clause
Dependent Clause + Dependent Clause
Independent Clause + Independent Clause
Independent Clause + Dependent Clause
60
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Simple
Compound
61
What kind of conjunction can be found in COMPLEX SENTENCES?
Subordinance
Subordinating
Subordinary
Meatball Sub
62
Motorists must be careful when they drive, because moose are often on the road.
Simple
Complex
Compound
63
The right hemisphere of the human brain controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.
Simple
Compound
Complex
64
Because most orchids grow on trees and branches, planting an orchid in soil will kill it.
Compound
Simple
Complex
65
This new brand of college athlete is involved in the sport of auto racing.
Complex
Simple
Compound
66
What is a dependent clause?
a group of words written in German
a group of words that can not "stand on their own"
a group of words that make absolutely no sense
a group of words that can "stand on their own"
67
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Whenever I enter class, I am sure to be quiet.
Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.
Amy and Sean like to play video games and read.
"Come over here," Gail yelled.
68
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple
Complex
Compound
69
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can "stand on their own"
A group of words that can't "stand as their own paragraph"
A group of words that can not "stand on their own"
A group of words that can "stand as their own paragraph"
70
What kind of sentence is this?
Complex
Compound
Simple
71
Which of the following is an independent clause?
Although I haven't found anyone to go with
go with
Whenever I find someone to go with
I haven't found anyone to go with
72
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
Since I like chicken, I obviously like soup.
While I do enjoy chicken, soup is also good.
I like chicken and I like soup.
Although I like chicken, I also like soup.
73
When it started raining, they got soaked.
Complex
Compound
Simple
74
Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.
Simple
Complex
Compound
75
Which of the following sentences is COMPOUND?
There isn't ice cream! There isn't cookies!
There isn't ice cream or cookies!
There isn't ice cream, nor is there cookies!
There isn't ice cream; isn't cookies!
76
Which of the following is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?
I went to work after the school day.
I went to work after a long day at school.
I went to work after school.
I went to work after I spent a long day at school.
77
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Complex
Simple
78
Which of the following is a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
and
so
hello
although
79
She ran.
Simple
Compound
Complex
80
What kind of sentence is this?
Compound
Simple
Complex
81
The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.
Simple
Complex
Compound
82
Some people tell me that money can't buy happiness.
Simple
Compound
Complex
83
What kind of conjunction connects clauses to create a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
FANGIRL
FANBOY
FANMAN
FANWOMAN
84
Most of the students are engineering majors, and they devote their spare time to their sport.
Simple
Complex
Compound
85
Their practice field is a stretch of asphalt, and their heroes make a living driving cars.
Complex
Simple
Compound