Simple, Compound, and Complex

Simple, Compound, and Complex

Review

A simple sentence is...

• One independent clause

• Example: The dog loves to chase the cat around the house.

A compound sentence is...

• Two independent clauses

• Joined by a comma & coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or...

• Joined by a semicolon or...

• Joined by a conjunctive adverb and semicolon

• Example: We are going to the park, and we are going to play soccer.

• Example: We are going to the park; we are going to play soccer.

• Example: We are going to the park; additionally, we are going to play soccer.

A complex sentence is...

• One independent clause and one dependent clause joined with a sub con.

• If the dependent clause comes first, a comma is used to separate it from the independent clause.

• A comma is not used to separate an independent clause and dependent clause when the independent clause comes first.

• Example: Because I stayed up late, I was very tired in the morning.

• Example: I was very tired in the morning because I stayed up late.

A compound complex sentence is...

• Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

• Example: Although Ben likes to go camping, he hasn't had time lately, and he can't find anyone who would like to go.

• Dependent clause: Although Ben likes to go camping

• Independent Clause: He hasn't had time lately.

• Independent Clause: He can't find anyone who would like to go.

Multiple Select

Check the subordinating conjunctions:

• although

• the

• because

• since

Multiple Select

Check the subordinating conjunctions:

• when

• where

• while

• whenever

Multiple Select

Check the FANBOYS

• but

• because

• for

• and

Multiple Choice

We earned 25 AR points today, and everyone got to participate in the party.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

Multiple Choice

How many people earned AR points, and how many didn’t?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

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Are you playing tomorrow because I want to come too?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound Complex

Multiple Choice

The kids played basketball at the park while their parents watched, and they had lunch afterwards.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

Multiple Choice

We woke up late this morning, and we had to walk to school today since we missed the bus.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound Complex

Multiple Choice

The girls were on the swim team and loved the experience more than being in gymnastics!

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound Complex

Multiple Choice

Leslie made very good grades until she became obsessed with fortnight.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

Multiple Choice

When I practice finding types of sentences, I understand what I am doing, and I am usually correct.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

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I am so excited for Thanksgiving because I love being with my family.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

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I wish we always had three day weekends and never received homework.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

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I take my time to read and answer the question.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex

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When I play games, I like to win, and I usually do.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound complex