11 Simple Sentences — Printable Worksheet

Simple Sentences — Worksheet

Name: ______________________ Date: ____________ Score: _____ / 20

Part A. Multiple Choice (12 pts)

  1. Which is a simple sentence? a) Because it rained. b) The children played. c) Although we were late. d) If you can.
  2. Identify the subject: My sister sings beautifully. a) sings b) beautifully c) My sister d) sings beautifully
  3. Which fixes the run-on? "I studied I passed." a) I studied, so I passed. b) I studied, I passed. c) I studied because. d) Studied I passed.
  4. Choose the sentence without a fragment. a) When the power returned. b) We left the shelter. c) Although the lights turned on. d) Because the rain stopped.
  5. Which is still a simple sentence? a) Ken and Ana read and write. b) Ken reads, and Ana writes. c) Ken reads although he is tired. d) Because Ken reads.
  6. Choose the correct end punctuation: The baby slept peacefully a) . b) , c) ; d) ?
  7. Which is a fragment? a) After the game. b) We went home. c) They smiled. d) The class laughed.
  8. Which is a run-on? a) I ate lunch, and I rested. b) I ate lunch I rested. c) I ate lunch. I rested. d) After lunch, I rested.
  9. Identify the predicate: The children played in the park. a) The children b) played in the park c) in the park d) children played
  10. Which sentence uses a compound verb? a) She sings and dances. b) She and Ana sing. c) She sings. d) The girls sing.
  11. Choose the simple sentence: a) Although it was late. b) We arrived on time. c) Because traffic was heavy. d) If we can.
  12. Which is correct? a) The students, wait outside. b) The students wait, outside. c) The students wait outside. d) The, students wait outside.

Part B. Identify (4 pts)

  1. Underline the subject and circle the predicate: The baby slept peacefully.
  2. Underline the subject: My brother is sleeping.
  3. Circle the predicate: Ken and Ana read and write.
  4. Write S (simple) or F (fragment): When the rain stopped.

Part C. Writing (4 pts)

  1. Write one simple sentence (SV pattern): ________________________________
  2. Write one simple sentence with a compound subject: ________________________________
  3. Write one simple sentence with a compound verb: ________________________________
  4. Fix this fragment into a simple sentence: Because I was hungry. → ________________________________