*Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Multiple Choice

A simple sentence must have which of the following components?

• A subject and a predicate

• Two independent clauses

• A dependent clause

• Multiple verbs

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a subject and a predicate in a sentence.

Multiple Select

Which of the following sentences contain a compound subject, a compound predicate, or both?

• Kealee and Zariah play volleyball.

• Audriana cooked and served the meal.

• Will enjoys deer hunting.

• Kealee and Zariah play volleyball and ride horses.

Multiple Choice

What is required to join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence?

• A comma and a FANBOY conjunction

• A period

• A colon

• A dash

Open Ended

Describe how a semicolon can be used to join two independent clauses. Give an example.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)?

• Because

• For

• Yet

• So

Multiple Select

Which of the following words are examples of SWABI subordinating conjunctions?

• Since

• However

• Meanwhile

• Because

Open Ended

What are the key differences between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Open Ended

Explain how SWABI and THAMO words are used to join clauses in complex sentences. Provide examples from the lesson.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• The ducks quacked, and the chicks peeped.

• Gloria jumped on the bed after she ate ten sugar cookies.

• Curiosity killed the cat.

• If you want seconds for dinner, you need to grab another plate, but you should hurry.

Open Ended

How would you explain the difference between a simple sentence and other types of sentences based on what you learned today?