Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Front

A caterpillar has many legs.

Back

simple

Front

Crawls but cannot fly.

Back

compound

Front

The party could not begin until all the guests arrived.

Back

complex

Front

Grace counts the hours until her party begins.

Back

complex

Front

A caterpillar builds a soft shell around itself.

Back

simple

Front

The shell protects caterpillars from wind and keeps them dry.

Back

compound

Front

Coffee was too cold; heated it in the microwave.

Back

complex

Front

Wealthy yet unhappy.

Back

complex

Front

Dog was hungry because she was late getting home.

Back

complex

Front

Jennifer's lunch included a sandwich, an apple, and two cookies.

Back

simple