Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Which statement is TRUE?

• Compound sentence has one dependent clause and one independent clause.

• Compound sentence has two simple sentences or independent clauses.

• Compound sentence uses subordinating conjunctions.

What type of conjunction is used for compound sentences?

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Subordinating Conjunctions

• All of the above

I studied hard ______ I passed the exams!

• or

• but

• so

• for

A ______________ has one complete thought.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

A ______________ has one complete thought plus a dependent clause.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

A ______________ has two complete thoughts joined with a comma and conjunctions.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

What kind of sentence is this?

The little girl has three dogs.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

What kind of sentence is this?

Skippy eats grass, and he runs around all day

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

What kind of sentence is this?

Skippy plays more than any of the other dogs because he has the most energy.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

What kind of sentence is this?

Lazybone hates playing.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence