Simple Compound Complex Sentence Review

Simple Sentences

a sentence (subject & predicate) with one main idea

My friend is funny.

Open Ended

Write your own simple sentence.

Compound Sentences

a sentence that uses a conjunction and has two sentences inside it

I love playing golf but putting can be very difficult. 

Open Ended

Write your own compound sentence.

Complex sentences 

 a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause even though it has a subject and a verb cannot stand alone. 

I heated my water in the microwave because it was cold.

independent clause

a complete sentence that can stand on their own.

I heated my water in the microwave.

dependent clause

not complete sentences- they have to be part of a larger sentence. 

Because it was cold

Multiple Choice

Is this independent or dependent? Because she's your friend.

• dependent
• independent

Multiple Choice

Is this independent or dependent? When I find myself overwhelmed with work

• dependent
• independent

Multiple Choice

Independent or Dependent? She came in covered with mud

• independent
• dependent

Multiple Choice

Independent or Dependent? He won the game

• independent
• dependent

Open Ended

Write your own complex sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which is a complex sentence?

• He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.

• I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.

• I was snippy with him because I was running late for work.

• My favorite color is blue.

Multiple Choice

Which is a simple sentence?

• He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.

• I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.

• I was snippy with him because I was running late for work.

• My mom says I'm smart and funny.

Multiple Choice

Which is a compound sentence?

• Katie sipped on her cappuccino.

• Whenever prices goes up, customers buy less products.

• Although it was very long, the movie was still enjoyable.

• They got there early, and they got really good seats.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a complex sentence?

• She didn't know any of the answers on the test, so she just guessed.

• Mindy wasn't surprised that she failed her test.

• It was not her best day.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a simple sentence?

• She didn't know any of the answers on the test, so she just guessed.

• Mindy wasn't surprised that she failed her test.

• It was not her best day since she broke her leg.

• I like dogs and cats.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a compound sentence?

• She didn't know any of the answers on the test, so she just guessed.

• Mindy wasn't surprised that she failed her test.

• It was not her best day.

• I wish I could go to Hawaii, but I don't have enough money.