Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Fiona Zoeller
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I love going on long walks.
This is a simple sentence.
This is a compound sentence.
This is a complex sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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