7th Grade Clauses And Complex Sentences
There exist different types of sentences in the English language each having a set of clauses. A complex sentence is made up of one dependent and independent clause where as a compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses. Test how good you are at identifying these sentences in the test below.
- 1.Select the letter of the term that identifies each sentence.Both interstate highways and U.S. routes generally run cross-country.
- A.
Simple sentence
- B.
Compound sentence
- C.
Complex sentence
- 2.Select the letter of the term that identifies each sentence.Interstates are bigger than local roads, but local roads are more scenic.
- A.
Simple sentence
- B.
Compound sentence
- C.
Complex sentence
- 3.Select the letter of the term that identifies each sentence.If you travel on state road, be prepared to travel slowly.
- A.
Simple sentence
- B.
Compound sentence
- C.
Complex sentence
- 4.Select the letter of the term that identifies each sentence.Most commuters take the roads that get them to work fastest.
- A.
Simple sentence
- B.
Compound sentence
- C.
Complex sentence
- 5.Select the letter of the term that identifies each sentence.Local roads usually have many stoplights or stop signs.
- A.
Simple sentence
- B.
Compound sentence
- C.
Complex sentence
- 6.Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word(s).Magda is showing her dog at the obedience trials that begin tomorrow.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Adjective clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Noun clause
- 7.Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word(s).Because so many dogs were entered, the show will last three days.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Adjective clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Noun clause
- 8.Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word(s).Last year, that little sheepdog did whatever his owner told him to do.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Adjective clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Noun clause
- 9.Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word(s).That sheep dog will probably win if he enters the show.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Adjective clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Noun clause
- 10.Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word(s).Whoever wants to participate in the show must register by today.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Adjective clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Noun clause
- 11.Select the letter of the word that each italicized clause modifies.Althea and her friends enjoy swimming where the water is calm.
- A.
Friends
- B.
Enjoy
- C.
Swimming
- 12.Select the letter of the word that each italicized clause modifies.Swimming holes, which were once very popular, are hard to find now.
- A.
Holes
- B.
Are
- C.
Hard
- 13.Select the letter of the word that each italicized clause modifies.Gretchen stays out of the ocean if it gets too choppy.
- A.
Gretchen
- B.
Stays
- C.
Ocean
- 14.Select the letter of the word that each italicized clause modifies.My brother goes to the beach whenever the opportunity arises.
- A.
Brother
- B.
Goes
- C.
Beach
- 15.Select the letter of the word stating how each noun clause is used.Martin believes that he will make the soccer team.
- A.
Subject
- B.
Direct object
- C.
Object of of preposition.
- D.
Predicate noun
- 16.Select the letter of the word stating how each noun clause is used.The best time to do training drills is when everyone else has left.
- A.
Subject
- B.
Direct object
- C.
Object of a proposition
- D.
Predicate noun.
- 17.Select the letter of the word stating how each noun clause is used.However you get to practice is acceptable to Coach Heiden.
- A.
Subject
- B.
Direct object
- C.
Object of a preposition
- D.
Predicate noun
- 18.Select the letter of the word stating how each noun clause is used.Friday is when we will make the final team cuts.
- A.
Subject
- B.
Direct object
- C.
Object of a preposition
- D.
Predicate noun
- 19.Select the letter of the term that identifies the type of subordinate clause.The show, which is supposed to be excellent, starts in five minutes.
- A.
Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause as a direct object
- D.
Noun clause as a subject
- E.
Noun clause as an object of a preposition
- 20.Select the letter of the term that identifies the type of subordinate clause.The Ibsens usually like what this theater presents.
- A.
Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause as a direct object
- D.
Noun clause as a subject
- E.
Noun clause as a predicate noun
- 21.Select the letter of the term that identifies the type of subordinate clause.The lights dim as the patrons take their seats.
- A.
Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause as a subject
- D.
Noun clause as a predicate noun
- E.
Noun clause as an object of a preposition
- 22.Please write a paragraph about your latest trip to the zoo. Include one of each: adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause as a subject, noun clause as an object of a preposition, noun clause as a predicate noun, and noun clause as a direct object.
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