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7th grade Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences worksheet

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Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences

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1.
The bus arrived, and the riders climbed aboard. Ari brackets the clauses in a sentence. How many independent and dependent clauses does it have?
- 1 independent, 0 dependent
- 2 independent, 1 dependent
- 2 independent, 0 dependent
- 1 independent, 1 dependent
2.
The class cheered when the bell rang. Bo brackets the clauses in a sentence. How many independent and dependent clauses does it have?
- 1 independent, 0 dependent
- 2 independent, 0 dependent
- 2 independent, 1 dependent
- 1 independent, 1 dependent
3.
The goalie dove and caught the ball. Esme brackets the clauses in a sentence. How many independent and dependent clauses does it have?
- 2 independent, 0 dependent
- 1 independent, 0 dependent
- 1 independent, 1 dependent
- 2 independent, 1 dependent
4.
The kite soared because the wind picked up. Kira brackets and labels each clause. I means independent and D means dependent. Which version is right?
- [The kite soared because] (I) [the wind picked up] (D)
- [The kite soared] (I) [because the wind picked up] (D)
- [The kite soared] (I) [because the wind picked up] (I)
- [The kite soared] (D) [because the wind picked up] (D)
5.
Everyone clapped when the curtain rose. Luz brackets and labels each clause. I means independent and D means dependent. Which version is right?
- [Everyone clapped] (D) [when the curtain rose] (D)
- [Everyone clapped] (I) [when the curtain rose] (D)
- [Everyone clapped] (I) [when the curtain rose] (I)
- [Everyone clapped when] (I) [the curtain rose] (D)
6.
The oven buzzed, and the cookies were ready. Milo brackets and labels each clause. I means independent and D means dependent. Which version is right?
- [The oven buzzed, and the cookies were ready] (I).
- [The oven buzzed] (D), and [the cookies were ready] (D).
- [The oven buzzed] (I), and [the cookies were ready] (I).
- [The oven buzzed] (I), and [the cookies were ready] (D).
7.
Since the lake froze, the town skated all weekend. Noah brackets and labels each clause. I means independent and D means dependent. Which version is right?
- [Since the lake froze] (I), [the town skated all weekend] (I).
- [Since the lake froze, the town skated all weekend] (I).
- [Since] (D) [the lake froze, the town skated all weekend] (I).
- [Since the lake froze] (D), [the town skated all weekend] (I).
8.
The goalie waved to the cheering crowd. Count: 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses. Pia counts the clauses in a sentence. Which type of sentence does the count show?
- compound
- simple
- complex
- compound-complex
9.
The goalie waved, and the crowd cheered. Count: 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses. Ren counts the clauses in a sentence. Which type of sentence does the count show?
- compound-complex
- simple
- complex
- compound
10.
The crowd cheered when the goalie waved because the team had won. Count: 1 independent clause, 2 dependent clauses. Tala counts the clauses in a sentence. Which type of sentence does the count show?
- compound
- complex
- compound-complex
- simple

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About this worksheet

Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

I can bracket every clause and label it I (can stand alone) or D (cannot).
I can name a sentence simple, compound, complex or compound-complex from its clauses.
I can pick the sentence type and the link word that show the relationship I mean: reason, contrast, time, choice or condition.

Words to know

independent clause (I): A clause that makes sense alone.

dependent clause (D): A clause that cannot stand alone because it starts with a link word like because or when.

simple sentence: One independent clause and no dependent clause.

compound sentence: Two or more independent clauses and no dependent clause.

complex sentence: One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

compound-complex sentence: Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

joining word: A word like and, but, or and so that links two independent clauses.

link word: A word like because, although or if that starts a dependent clause.

Common mistakes

When counting clauses, your child counted fewer than the sentence has. Ask of every group with a subject and a verb: is it a clause? Then count them all.

When counting clauses or naming a sentence type, your child counted a clause the sentence does not have. A second verb for the same subject, or a phrase, is not another clause.

When counting clauses, your child found the right number but mixed up which can stand alone. Ask of each clause: can this one be a sentence by itself?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences?

When counting clauses, your child counted fewer than the sentence has. Ask of every group with a subject and a verb: is it a clause? Then count them all.

Are these 7th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.