Simple, Compound, complex sentences

Eric ran home the rest of the way because he knew he was in trouble.

• 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

Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.

• 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

Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the side door.

• 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

What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a conjunction or a semicolon?

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

• 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

A simple sentence that stands alone is called ___________.

• a dependent clause

• an independent clause

• a phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B