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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
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For questions #1-10, choose whether the sentence is simple, compound or complex.
Question 1
1.
Unless it's cloudy tonight, we will see the full moon.
simple
compound
complex
Question 2
2.
Megan and Ron ate too much and felt sick.
simple
compound
complex
Question 3
3.
Joe waited for the train,
but
the train was late.
simple
compound
Complex
Question 4
4.
I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.
simple
compound
complex
Question 5
5.
After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to the gym to exercise.
simple
compound
complex
Question 6
6.
Look on top of the refrigerator for the key.
simple
compound
complex
Question 7
7.
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
simple
compound
complex
Question 8
8.
The frog jumped and landed in the pond.
simple
compound
complex
Question 9
9.
The photographer held up a bear, and the little boy smiled.
simple
compound
complex
Question 10
10.
You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.
simple
compound
complex
For questions 11-15, choose the subordinating conjunction and the dependent clause.
Question 11
11.
Mom always cooks dinner for us after she gets home from work.
Mom always cooks dinner for us
after she gets home from work
Question 12
12.
While we are in Boston, let's visit Fenway Park.
While we are in Boston
let's visit Fenway Park
Question 13
13.
After Tammy fell asleep, she dreamed about unicorns and fairies.
After Tammy fell asleep
she dreamed about unicorns and fairies
Question 14
14.
Jack slowed down as he neared the stop sign.
Jack slowed down
as he neared the stop sign
Question 15
15.
Sally doesn't like broccoli unless they are cooked.
Sally doesn't like broccoli
unless they are cooked.
For questions #16 -20, choose what word is the subordinating conjunction.
Question 16
16.
Because the table was wobbly, I spilled some of my juice.
Question 17
17.
Linus had no blanket with him although it was very cold.
Question 18
18.
If you see my puppy, call me at home right away!
Question 19
19.
We should build a snowman while there's still snow on the ground.
Question 20
20.
Since Jason doesn't like apples, I'll make him a cherry pie instead.