Sentence Structure

What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by

• a subordinating conjunction

• a dependent clause

• a coordinating conjunction (fanboys)

• a comma

A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is a

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Jayda organized the festival, and she called all the bands.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Determine the structure of the sentence:

After Darion ran the marathon, his muscles locked, and he was unable to walk for three days.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Determine the structure of the sentence:

The door squeaked and rattled.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Because it rained, the school canceled field day.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Determine the structure of the sentence:

Although Noa lost her book, she was still able to study.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Jose and Ricardo are always arguing.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

For the holidays, Julie baked an apple pie, cookies, and a coconut cake.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex