Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Simple Sentences

Has a subject and a predicate. It's a basic sentence.

The subject can be compound: Brendan and Dale are brothers.

The predicate can be compound: Dale plays the drums and knows karate.

But these are still simple sentences.

Compound Sentences

Compound sentences are TWO separate sentences

combined with a conjunction: and, but , or, so

The cat was hungry, so it ate some food.

Complex Sentence

A complex sentence contains a complete sentence with a little extra part ( a dependent clause). The two parts are connected with a word like because, if, when, unless.

If you leave the room, you should turn out the lights.

I don't have any money left because I spent it all.

Multiple Choice

When I play games, I like to win.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I like to eat fish, but my mom doesn't cook it.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I get scared when I hear noises at night.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Mr. Bojangles was lost on the airplane.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Football is so fun, and I love to play it.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The dog jumped on the bed and wagged its tail.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

If you study, you will do well on your test.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I love to eat turkey, but it makes me tired.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I can't play with you unless I clean my room.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I like to play soccer, and my sister likes to play hockey.

• simple

• compound

• complex