English: Sentence Type Revision

English:

Simple, compound and complex sentences.

By Breana Garratt-Johnson

Poll

How do you feel about simple, compound and complex sentences?

• I do not know what these are yet.

• I have heard of them, but have trouble knowing the difference.

• I could write a simple, compound and complex sentence write now!

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple sentence?

"Pig the Elf" is a very funny book!

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a simple sentence?

• "Pig the Elf" is a hilarious book!

• I recommend this book to all ages.

• Blabey is a talented author.

• Aaron blabey is an author and my favourite book is "Pig the Elf".

Open Ended

Write an example of a simple sentence

Multiple Select

Select any compound sentences.

You can choose more than one option.

• I read the book, for it looked interesting.

• I didn't like the book.

• I liked the book review, so I bought the book the read.

• I wanted to read the book, but I couldn't find it.

Open Ended

What FANBOY conjunction could you use to combine these simple sentences and make a compound sentence?

I ate a chocolate. I was hungry.

Open Ended

Finish this complex sentence:

Although the book was funny,

Extension: create your own complex sentence.

Poll

How do you feel about simple, compound and complex sentences?

• I do not know what these are yet.

• I have heard of them, but have trouble knowing the difference.

• I could write a simple, compound and complex sentence write now!