Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Grade 5 Grammar Worksheet

Is each sentence simple, compound or complex? Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Mia and Ben ran across the field.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
2. 2.

   Mia sang, and Ben played the drums.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
3. 3.

   Because the bus was late, we missed the start of the movie.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
4. 4.

   The tired hikers rested under a large tree.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
5. 5.

   The sun came out, and the snow began to melt.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
6. 6.

   We went inside when the rain started.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
7. 7.

   After lunch, the class walked to the library.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
8. 8.

   We painted the fence, and Dad mowed the lawn.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
9. 9.

   Although it was cold, the children played outside.

   • simple
   • compound
   • complex
10. 10.

    Dad packed apples, grapes and crackers for the trip.

    • simple
    • compound
    • complex
11. 11.

    The girls cleaned the room, and the boys washed the dishes.

    • simple
    • compound
    • complex
12. 12.

    Mia fed the dog before she left for school.

    • simple
    • compound
    • complex