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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Assessment

Presentation

English

5th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.3.1I, L.7.1B, L.3.1H

+4

Standards-aligned

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Jason Staley

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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple = one complete thought

Compound = two or more complete thoughts

Complex = one main thought AND a dependent clause attached

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

Sally does excellent work and will surely win the trophy.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

He wasn't there when I arrived.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

Both Bob and his brother play the guitar and sing.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

The boy who won the race is my cousin.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

Whoever wins tonight will receive a medal.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

The fog cleared, and we set out.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

Who spilled this flour on the floor?

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

I know Mary will come.

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simple

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compound

3

complex

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Multiple Choice

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

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simple

2

compound

3

complex

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple = one complete thought

Compound = two or more complete thoughts

Complex = one main thought AND a dependent clause attached

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