Simple/Compound Sentences and Run-On Sentences
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English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students get to go home at the end of an early release day; however, the teachers have meetings to attend.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
If we split this sentence in half at the semicolon, both sides would have a subject and a verb, and both sides would be able to stand alone as complete sentences. That's what makes this a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: We followed the tour guide across the bridge, through the tunnel, and into a different neighborhood.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
Remember that a long sentence is not always a compound one. This sentence only has one subject and verb. What makes it longer is the string of prepositional phrases at the end of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students studied for the exam and performed quite well!
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) do not always indicate compound sentences. In this sentence, we have a compound predicate. The students studied and performed. However, since we just have one subject, this is still a simple sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: Maria arrived at the bus station early, but I arrived late and missed the bus.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
When we see a comma and a FANBOYS word, that lets us know that we might have a compound sentence. To check, split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word. If both sides have a subject and predicate and if they can both stand alone as separate sentences, then you have a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: The Early College students and the NCCU students are anxious about the upcoming exams.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
This is a longer sentence, but that doesn't mean that it is compound. In this sentence, we have a two subjects. However, since they are sharing the same action, it is still a simple sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: She wanted to go to the movie, but he preferred to stay home and read a book.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the structure of the following sentence: The sun was shining brightly, so they decided to have a picnic in the park.
Simple
Compound
Answer explanation
To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
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