Sentence Structures

Front

Identify the simple sentence:

Back

The cat sat on the mat.

Front

Identify the simple sentence:

Back

John and Mary went to the park.

Front

Identify the compound sentence: I like coffee, but she prefers tea.

Back

I like coffee, but she prefers tea.

Front

Identify the compound sentence: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

Back

The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

Front

Identify the complex sentence:

Back

Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.

Front

Construct a simple sentence: dog, run, fast.

Back

The dog runs fast.

Front

Construct a compound sentence: I like pizza, my brother prefers pasta.

Back

I like pizza, but my brother prefers pasta.

Front

Construct a complex sentence: Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

Back

Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

Front

Identify the compound-complex sentence:

Back

I went to the store, but my car wouldn't start, so I had to walk home.

Front

Identify the compound sentence:

Back

She loves to read, but she doesn't have time.