Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

I love going on long walks.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

When I see a wasp, I run for the hills.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

My cat's name is Briere, and she is named after a hockey player.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

A dependent clause...

• can stand alone

• needs an independent clause to make sense

• does not have its own subject and a verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

An independent clause...

• can stand on its own

• expresses a complete thought

• contains the main subject and the main verb

• does all of these things!!

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We get to start our weekends early since school gets out at 2 on Fridays.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Everyone is really tired in the mornings and on school days.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

My brother lives in Kennesaw, but I live in Lawrenceville.

• This is a simple sentence.

• This is a compound sentence.

• This is a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

AAAWWUBBIS conjunctions...

• are coordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

• are coordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

FANBOYS conjunctions...

• are coordinating conjunctions that, paired with a comma, link two complete thoughts.

• are coordinating conjunctions that always link two complete thoughts.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a compound sentence.

• are subordinating conjunctions that signal a complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A