Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
Nuclear reactions within the sun produce its energy.
simple
compound
complex
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
The sun is very hot inside, but its surface is hotter.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
Almost all of our light comes from the sun.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
The surface, or photosphere, is frequently studied.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
The light affects us, and the solar wind affects us too.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
The sun is our nearest star; thus, it seems brightest.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
Space exploration has renewed our interest in the sun.
simple
complex
compound
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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