Sentences

After reading each sentence, determine if it's a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence, and select the correct answer.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS) with a dependent clause.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Bryce and Connor studied for their anatomy quiz.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

After our family planned our trip, we remembered that we

should have made arrangements for our dog.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Chris outlined the idea, and Shelli developed the product.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses and a comma.

• The sentence above is simple.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

When Tyler was home, he painted the back porch with his Dad, and then he made dinner with his Mom.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

I want to go swimming, but I can’t find my gym pass.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is simple.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Doug wants water after he finishes track practice, but sometimes he can’t find his bottle.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Addler plays basketball and baseball.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is simple.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Last night, Jodie watched two movies.

• The sentence above is simple.

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Jasmine and Kelly split an icecream sundae.

• The sentence above is compound-complex because it uses both a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction.

• The sentence above is complex because it uses a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).

• The sentence above is compound because it uses a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) and a comma to connect two independent clauses.

• The sentence above is simple.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B