Sentence Structure Review: Simple, Compound, and Complex
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and constructing simple, compound, and complex sentences.
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Sentence Structure Review: Simple, Compound, and Complex
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your understanding of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Read each sentence and identify its type.
1. The cat stretched lazily in the sun.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
2. The rain fell steadily, and the wind howled through the trees.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
3. Although it was late, she continued to read her book.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Fill in the blank to complete each sentence with the correct conjunction or dependent clause indicator.
4. He wanted to go to the park, it started to rain.
5. I finish my homework, I will watch television.
6. She loves to sing, her brother prefers to play the guitar.
Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions.
7. Combine these two simple sentences into one compound sentence: The dog barked loudly. The mailman ran away.
8. Rewrite this simple sentence as a complex sentence by adding a dependent clause: The students studied for the test.
Determine if each statement about sentence structure is True or False.
9. A simple sentence always contains one independent clause.
True
False
10. A complex sentence joins two or more independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure to include at least one simple sentence, one compound sentence, and one complex sentence.
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