Sentence Types - Compound (,+cc)

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Multiple Choice

What are the three structural components of a simple sentence?

• noun, verb, and adverb

• peace, love, and harmony

• subject, verb, and predicate

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Open Ended

What is an independent clause? Give your definition/description.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of an independent clause?

• It is made up of a subject and predicate.

• It creates a simple sentence.

• It expresses a complete thought.

• It cannot stand on its own.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an independent clause?

• A group of words with a subject and predicate that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A sentence with more than one subject and predicate.

• A sentence that only contains a verb.

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence below is a simple sentence?

• English is my favorite subject, and my teacher is the best.

• I love learning about sentences, for it brings me great joys.

• Writing in compound sentences is my favorite pastime.

• Compound sentences add variety, but simple sentences are still important.

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A compound sentence combines two

clauses into one sentence.

Drag and Drop

Drag and drop the coordinating conjunctions into the proper spots.

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and

nor

but

yet

so

because

since

although

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a correctly written compound sentence?

• I went to the store and bought some milk.
• She enjoys reading books and visits the library.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Drag and Drop

What is the correct structure for a compound sentence?
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Independent clause

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coordinating conjunction

independent clause

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