Writer's Choice Grade 11

Unit 13: Clauses and Sentence Structure

Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the structure of each sentence by selecting simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

1.
Lauren and Jerome will set up for the meeting, and the rest of us will clean up later.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
2.
Because our history class will be at the museum, I'll miss the Spanish quiz, but I'll take it after school.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
3.
In history class, our group is writing and presenting a report about the culture and history of Australia.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
4.
Mr. Tanaka helped us identify the person who could answer the questions correctly.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
5.
James's injury was why the coach took him out of the game, but he was able to play during the fourth quarter.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
6.
Anna and Luis will buy the tickets, which go on sale tomorrow.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
7.
Joe's brother has the lead in the musical because his voice best fits the part.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
8.
Will you read your report to the class?
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
9.
My dad taped Silas Marner last week; we can watch it in English class tomorrow.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
10.
After we paint the scenery Saturday, we will set it up on the stage, but the cast won't rehearse onstage until Monday.
A)simple
B)compound
C)complex
D)compound-complex
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