Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause is called   ___________________________.  

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called _____________________.

• a simple sentence
• a dependent clause
• an independent clause

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

A simple sentence that stands alone is called _______________________.

• a dependent clause
• an independent clause
• a compound sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a   conjunction.  (FANBOYS)   

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Elijah remained at home because he had a sore throat.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

Dad went hunting, but Mom decided to stay home.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

After Tess returned from her trip, she showed Simon and Becky her pictures.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Our cat has been scratching himself more than usual, so I checked him for fleas.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

The barber and his brother opened up their shop more than 30 years ago.

• a simple sentence
• a compound sentence
• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E