Sentence Structure Review

Master sentence structure! Review simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

Match the beginning of the sentence to its correct end. This activity asks you to compose logical sentences by matching the fifteen causes with their effects. Each part is only used once. After you hand in your homework, you should go to the principal's office. As soon as he hit his opponent, the boxer covered his face. As soon as I finished my homework, I will call you. If we want to become wealthy, we must win the lottery. If you want to borrow the money, I can lend it to you. Match the beginning of the sentence to its correct end. This activity asks you to compose logical sentences by matching the fifteen causes with their effects. Each part is only used once. Though he can't speak French fluently, he plans to visit Paris. Though he is smart, he does not do well in school. Unless it gets warmer, I won't go outside this house. Unless my coach changes his mind, I won't be playing in tomorrow's game. Unless the membership fee is reduced, we can expect our enrollment to decrease. Match the beginning of the sentence to its correct end. This activity asks you to compose logical sentences by matching the fifteen causes with their effects. Each part is only used once. Until I improve my grades, I have to study on the weekends. We refused to eat the food because it was cold. I'll buy you a car when you are old enough to drive. I bite my fingernails when I am nervous. While Marcia was having her ears pierced, she was nervously tapping her feet on the floor. Sentence Identification For each sentence below, choose whether it is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Kenny's driver's license was lost when he left his wallet at the beach. simple compound complex compound-complex My first-grade teacher was caring, and my second-grade teacher was humorous. simple compound complex compound-complex Even though the bus broke down, the students waited quietly, and their chaperones appreciated their patience. simple compound complex compound-complex The Rocky Mountains are both breath-taking and picturesque. simple compound complex compound-complex None of the coaches who had coached Robert forgot him. simple compound complex compound-complex After you have completed college, you should attend graduate school, and then the job offers will probably be more numerous. simple compound complex compound-complex Can you believe this beautiful climate here in San Diego? simple compound complex compound-complex Both countries have very interesting cultures, and we should learn to appreciate their customs. simple compound complex compound-complex Since the noisy trains that were passing by could be heard from our campsite, we decided to move to another location, and the rest of the group quickly agreed with our plan. simple compound complex compound-complex How could you ever think that of me, Ned? simple compound complex compound-complex Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave. Because my coffee was too cold I heated it in the microwave. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy. Though he was very rich he was still very unhappy. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. She returned the computer, after she noticed it was damaged. She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing. When the cost goes up customers buy less clothing. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. As she was bright and ambitious, she became manager in no time. As she was bright and ambitious she became manager in no time. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. Wherever you go, you can always find beauty. Wherever you go you can always find beauty. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. The movie, though very long, was still very enjoyable. The movie though very long was still very enjoyable. Choose the option that has the correctly written sentence. Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility, because they do not die in the winter. Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility because they do not die in the winter.