Complex vs Compound Sentences

Compound and Complex Sentences

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Skill of the day: 8.10 (C) revise for clarity, development, style, word choice, and sentence variety.

​Compound Sentences

Independent clause +, FANBOYS + Independent clause.

Multiple Select

Which two are compound sentences?

• I went to school, and the mall.

• Luca plays soccer, and he plays basketball.

• The class was loud, so they got in trouble.

• They were hungry because it was late.

Open Ended

What is the best way to rewrite the following sentences?

(14) They practiced every day. (15) They won games.

Independent clause + dependent clause (includes your AAAWWUBBIS)

All students were studying for their exam because they did not want to stay for tutoring.

or

Dependent clause (includes your AAAWWUBBIS) + , + Independent clause

Because they did not want to stay for tutoring, all students were studying for their exam.

Complex Sentence

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​ we finish having breakfast, we will begin reading a book.

Multiple Select

Select the two complex sentences.

• While the students take their exam, the teacher walk around the room quietly.

• Mauro likes dogs, and he likes cars.

• When it rains, it pours.

• After school, I am going to the movies.