Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

The trees grow tall and close together. 

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin. 

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  

• simple
• compound
• complex
• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Trees in cloud forests are shorter, and they are deciduous.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Rain forest are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.  

• but
• and
• or

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.

• but
• and
• or

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.3C

The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too.  

• but
• and
• or

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4