Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

The children are picking out their Halloween costumes.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

We can go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my aunt visits.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

After you get home, I want you to clean your room.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher today.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

She will wash the dishes, but you will have to wash the clothes.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The queen gave a speech before she rode in the parade.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

She dropped the fork and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A