Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple = one complete thought

Compound = two or more complete thoughts

Complex = one main thought AND a dependent clause attached

Multiple Choice

The ducks were swimming in the pond, and the cows were grazing peacefully.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Sally does excellent work and will surely win the trophy.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

He wasn't there when I arrived.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Both Bob and his brother play the guitar and sing.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The daffodils bloom first, but the tulips are not far behind.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The boy who won the race is my cousin.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Whoever wins tonight will receive a medal.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The fog cleared, and we set out.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

For Christmas I got a bicycle, a camera, and a box of stationery

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

If you are late, you can't go with us.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Over the noise of the battle came the shrill notes of bugle.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The door burst open, he strutted in, and everyone stared.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Who spilled this flour on the floor?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I know Mary will come.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Lorrie will drop off the report today, or her sister will bring it in the morning.

• simple

• compound

• complex