Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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English

3rd - 4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar has many legs.'

Back

Simple sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar may be all green, or it may be red and yellow.'

Back

Compound sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The shell protects caterpillars from the wind, and it keeps them dry.'

Back

Compound sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'Before I went hiking, I had to lace up my boots.'

Back

Complex sentence.

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