Simple and Compound Sentences

Front

How many subject/verb SETS (independent clauses) does a simple sentence require?

Back

1

Front

How many subject/verb SETS (independent clauses) does a compound sentence require?

Back

Any number

Front

Classify the sentence: "After emptying his backpack and looking everywhere, Zichen realized that he lost his homework." Options: simple sentence, compound sentence, neither, both simple and compound.

Back

simple sentence

Front

Choose the incomplete sentence (also known as a dependent clause):
- That Nina was the best student in the class.
- Because Jacob was smart, he always earned A's.
- After the dance, Vedanth walked home alone.
- Please leave the computer on the desk.

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That Nina was the best student in the class.

Front

Weeks passed, and Harrison grew very tired, but he continued to train for the race.

Options:

simple

,

compound

,

neither

,

both

Back

compound

Front

Classify the sentence: "Neo was the eldest son of the richest man in town." Options: simple, compound, neither, both.

Back

simple

Front

Peeta and I congratulate each other, another awkward moment. - Collins, Hunger Games

Back

simple

Front

After the study session, but before the test.

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neither

Front

What type of sentence is this: "The drought had lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended."

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compound

Front

What must a compound sentence contain?

Back

Both a conjunction and comma or a semi-colon, and two or more subject/verb sets.