Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

​Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

​Simple Sentences

• Contain a subject, verb, and a complete thought

  • Ex. Ann and Taylor passed the test.

  • Ex. The dog is cute.​

• ​What about these?

  • ​I ran.

  • To the store.​

​Compound Sentences

• Contain two complete thoughts (sentences)

• Joined with a comma and a conjunction

  • ​The dog is cute, and the cat is playful.

  • I want to eat soup, but you want to eat pasta.

​Complex Sentences

• Contain one complete sentence and one incomplete sentence

  • ​When the cake is golden brown, remove it from the oven.

  • We will stay home if it rains.

  • I washed the car after I got home.

Multiple Choice

Although the supermarket is closer, Talia shopped at the farmers’ market.

The type of the sentence above is.......?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

The local market has all the ingredients she needs, and it also has fresh food.

The type of the sentence above is...........?

• Complex sentence

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

Food at her local store is not fresh.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

She does not want vegetables in packages, and she does not want food from a warehouse.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Talia wants her food to be healthy.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Because chemicals are used on some vegetables, she thinks they are less healthy.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Talia does not buy too much food.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

She will serve a healthy meal, and she will use only local ingredients.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

• Simple sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound sentence