Compound and Complex Sentences and Clauses

The Beatles are no longer a band, but people still love their music.

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The last apple dangled on the bare apple tree until Dorothy picked it.

• 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

This sentence is punctuated correctly: My dog flunked obedience school, however, her dog passed.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Check the sentences that are punctuated correctly.

• Although he was tired Dante waited up for his sister to return.

• Maples lose their leaves in the fall, but pines keep their needles.

• If you scream at the sound of the gong, you'll frighten the person next to you.

• We had a great time, when Krista came to visit.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

This sentence has one dependent clause and one independent clause: During the Super Bowl, many people are glued to their televisions.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This sentence has two independent clauses: I don't remember her name, but her face is familiar.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentences that are punctuated correctly.

• He resigned from the club, and joined another one.

• She plays the violin and the viola very well.

• When he's in a mood, it's better to leave him alone.

• My cousin wants to be a doctor so she is majoring in biology.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentences that are punctuated correctly.

• Although he was tired, Dante waited up for his sister to get home.

• Raising beef cattle is hard work; however, crop farming is very time-consuming.

• Everyone was eager for the show to begin, but, I wasn't that interested.

• Because Julia had practiced hard; she won the first round of the competition.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine these two sentences using FANBOYS: I hope I can see my best friend next weekend. She might have to work.

Combine these two clauses using a SWABI: We usually eat a big breakfast. We go skiing.