Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences Pop Test (Mrs. A)

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a Complex Sentence?

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A Complex Sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once he saw the police.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'They spoke to him in German, but he responded in English.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher started laughing when the students told him a joke.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My mom taught me to finish everything on my plate at dinner.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.'

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Compound Sentence

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'