Simple, Compound, and Complex Lesson

Open Ended

What are the three types of sentences?

Fill in the Blanks

A simple sentence contains

independent clause.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with only one clause.

• A sentence with two dependent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of a dependent clause?

• Has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

• Expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

• Contains only a verb.

• Is always joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: In the sentence 'Before I go to school, I always eat breakfast,' 'Before' is a

conjunction.

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wish I could skip school today because I have a big test in math.'

• wish

• could

• because

• have

Multiple Select

Select all the words that can be used as subordinating conjunctions to start dependent clauses.

• after

• and

• because

• while

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause using examples from the sentences shown.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the sentence 'When I watch TV, I always want a snack.' is the dependent clause?

• When I watch TV

• I always want a snack

• When I want a snack

• TV

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

After school, I want to play.

• a) simple

• b. compound

• c. complex

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

My mom thinks I'm too young, but I can handle it.

• a) simple

• b. compound

• c. complex

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

I keep my room clean, have good grades, and help at school.

• a) simple

• b. compound

• c. complex

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence 'Even though she disagrees, I feel pretty responible.' simple, compound, or complex?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

I am trying to convice her.

• a) simple

• b. compound

• c. complex

Multiple Choice

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

She might change her mind since I will be in middle school next year.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Open Ended

Pick a sentence and add to it to make a complex sentence:

I need to clean my room.

I can't find my science book.

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of sentences discussed in the lesson?

• Simple, Compound, Complex

• Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory

• Subject, Predicate, Clause

• Active, Passive, Interrogative