Compound, complex and simple sentences

Which is the correct complex sentence structure?

• One independent clause
• One dependent clause
• An independent clause and a dependent clause
• A simple sentence with a subject and verb

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

When I see a wasp, I run for the hills.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

My cat's name is Briere, and she is named after a hockey player.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A dependent clause...

• can stand alone

• needs an independent clause to make sense

• does not have its own subject and a verb

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

An independent clause...

• can stand on its own

• expresses a complete thought

• contains the main subject and the main verb

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the weather is nice, you should go outside and play.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

The meteorologist said it is suppose to rain for the next two days.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

The puppy is excited, so her tail was wagging.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Cynthia and Penny walked to the store, and they also bought a soda.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My mom took my phone away because I was texting too much.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H