Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Poll

How comfortable do you feel about the different type of sentence structures?

• Extremely confident. I can help teach or explain it.

• I know them, but can't quite teach or explain.

• I have heard of them.

• I have no idea what that is.

Multiple Choice

What is the function of conjunctions in sentence structure?

• To connect two or more sentences together

• To end a sentence

• To describe a noun

• To show possession

Multiple Choice

Which acronym can help you remember the coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• AWUBIS

• AWHITEBUS

• SWABI

Multiple Choice

All of these are subordinating conjunctions EXCEPT

• and
• because
• since

• after

Multiple Choice

An independent clause is another name for a ___________ sentence

• compound
• complex
• fragment
• simple

Multiple Choice

Can an independent clause stand alone?

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

What does IC stand for?

• I Care

• Integrated Connection
• Independent Case

• Independent clause

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a simple sentence?

• It is a complete sentence

• It has a subject and predicate

• It can stand alone

• It begins with a subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a simple sentence?

• Before I went to lunch.

• I had an important phone call before I went to lunch

• I already went to lunch.

• Before I went to lunch I had an important phone call.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a simple sentence?

• What the cat does.

• The cat sleeps.
• The cat sleeps, and the dog snores loudly.

• The cat sleeps on the mat while the dog has a bed.

Multiple Select

Which are examples of a simple sentence?

• The cat and dog sleep together.
• After sleeping all day.

• The cat sleeps, and the dog eats.

• The cat sleeps.

Multiple Choice

Can you combine two sentences using a semicolon?

• Yes, you can combine two sentences using a semicolon.
• No, a semicolon cannot be used to combine sentences.

Multiple Choice

WHAT SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS BEING USED?

I wanted to eat pizza for lunch, but they served burgers.

• Complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Simple sentence
• Compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

WHAT SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS BEING USED?

They messed up my food order; I got a free sandwich.

• Simple sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound-complex sentence
• Compound sentence

Multiple Choice

WHAT SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS BEING USED?

I wish it was bright and sunny outside.

• Complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Simple sentence
• Compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

WHAT SENTENCE STRUCTURE IS BEING USED?

They wanted me to walk around, yet there is no room.

• Complex sentence
• Compound-complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Simple sentence

Multiple Choice

What does DC stand for?

• Dependent Clause
• Dependent Case

• Desperate Cause

• Detective Comics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• We enjoy walking in the rain.
• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• It was raining.
• We went for a walk.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of complex sentence?

• After we went to the store, we picked up a raspa.

• We went to get raspas.

• Went to get raspas.

• After we went to the store we picked up raspas.

Multiple Choice

What conjunctions can be found in a compound-complex sentence?

• Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
• Conjunctive adverbs and prepositions.
• Only subordinating conjunctions.
• Only coordinating conjunctions.

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

I wanted to go to the movies, but I had to finish my chores since I hadn't done them in a few days.

• Compound-complex sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Simple sentence

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

I wish it was summer since it has been so cold and rainy, but it is only October, so I have to wait.

• Simple sentence
• Compound sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

I wanted to buy these new shoes that just came out.

• Simple sentence
• Compound sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound-complex sentence

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

The beach was so beautiful.

• Compound-complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Simple sentence
• Complex sentence

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

I cannot wait to go on vacation, yet it is only winter.

• Compound sentence
• Compound-complex sentence
• Complex sentence
• Simple sentence

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence structure is being used in the following sentence?

Since it is Sunday, we are going to go to my grandparent's house.

• Simple sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound sentence
• Compound-complex sentence

Open Ended

How do you think understanding different types of sentence structures can help you improve your writing?