Level 3 ESL MySimple Sentences and Compound Sentences Exercise#1

Instructions: Indicate whether the sentences below are simple sentences (SS) or compound sentences (CS).

Example:  A. The mechanic fixed the car yesterday. SS
               B. John brought the car to the shop yesterday, and the mechanic fixed it. CS

1. Janet does her laundry on the weekends. ___________

2. Mr. Johnson's secretary types letters and files important papers for him.  ___________

3. Mr. Peters stays home and takes care of the children, and Mrs. Peters works for a law office. ___________

4. John and Mary have been married for five years. ___________

5. The teacher is sick, so he cannot teach today.___________

6. William and Jose play soccer and go to the gym every Saturday. ___________

7. Jose wants to go to Colombia to visit his grandmother in the summer. ___________

8. Robert wants to play soccer with William and Jose, but he has to work on Saturdays. _________

9. You can have spaghetti or pizza for dinner. ___________

10. Donna will take a taxi to the airport, or her father will take her to the airport. ___________

Parallel Structure

A. Items in a series

Instructions: Correct the problems with parallel structure in the sentences below. These involve items in a series.

1. I like skiing and to skate.

2. Gerry and his wife have lived in France, Italy, and in Switzerland.

3. I love to dance, to read, and watch movies.

4. Sue has trouble doing algebra, physics, and understanding grammar.

5. Wonder Woman is strong, intelligence, and beautiful.


B. Miscellaneous

Instructions: Some of the sentences below have problems with parallel structure. Correct the mistakes.

1. David has neither done the dishes nor has he made his bed.

2. Janet hopes to finish college, get a job, and to find her own apartment.

3. To learn proper grammar and writing effectively are my goals.

4. I plan to travel this summer in either Europe or Central America.

5. The suspect has sold his house, packed his belongings, and  left town.

6. Greg can't decide whether to enroll in Social Services or to choose General Arts.

7. He is both tired from jet lag, and he is irritated by the long line-ups.

8. Mr. Ames will write the report, proofread it, and mail it before tomorrow.

9. That student is studying English, psychology, and is taking two computer courses as well.

10. Not only are we paying for our daughter's wedding but also for the honeymoon.

Level 3 Grammar: Yes-No Questions and Wh (Information) Questions Exercise#1

Instructions: For each of the sentences below, create a Yes-No Question and two Wh-Questions.

1. Peter kisses his girlfriend every day.

a. ________________________________________________?

Answer: Yes, he does.

b. ________________________________________________?

Answer: Peter.

c. ________________________________________________?

Answer: His girlfriend.

2. Susan goes to the gym every evening.

a. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Yes, she does.

b. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Susan.

c. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Every evening

3. The security guard lost the keys for the main office last night.

a. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Yes, he did.

b. __________________________________________________?

Answer: The security guard.

c. __________________________________________________?

Answer: The keys for the main office.

4. Professor White will give the class another test next week.

a. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Yes, she will.

b. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Professor White.

c. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Next week.

5. The police officers have arrested the thief.

a. __________________________________________________?

Answer: Yes, they have.

b. __________________________________________________?

Answer: The police officers.

c. __________________________________________________?

Answer: The thief.