Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Front

Identify the simple sentence:

Back

The cat sat on the mat.

Front

Identify the compound sentence: The sun was shining, so we went for a walk.

Back

The sun was shining, so we went for a walk.

Front

Identify the complex sentence: Although it was raining, we decided to go for a picnic.

Back

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a picnic.

Front

Construct a simple sentence using 'dog'.

Back

The dog is running in the park.

Front

Construct a compound sentence using 'and'.

Back

I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Front

Construct a complex sentence using 'because'.

Back

I went to the store because I needed to buy some groceries.

Front

Identify the coordinating connective: I like to play basketball, but my brother prefers soccer.

Back

but

Front

Identify the subordinating connective in: She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.

Back

if

Front

Identify the correlative connective: Either you must stop talking or leave the room.

Back

either...or

Front

Construct a compound sentence using 'both...and'.

Back

I both like to read books and watch movies.