Simple sentences and compound sentences

How many independent clauses are there in a simple sentence?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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1. A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate is called a (a)   .

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A compound sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

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Can a compound sentence have 3 independent clauses?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.7.1B

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CCSS.L.4.2C

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What is the definition of a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of both independent and dependent clauses and expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of only one dependent clause and expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of multiple independent clauses and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

• No

• Only in certain cases

• Sometimes

• Yes

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

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Which one of the following is a simple sentence?

• I am happy.

• • The cinema was sold out, so we watched a movie on TV.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.1.1J

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Which one is a compound sentence?

• 1. She exercises every morning.

• • Our car broke down, so we took a taxi.

• 1. His dog barks loudly.

• 1. My school starts at 8:00.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

I would have passed the most difficult exam held on last rainy saturday at the biggest hall in this country.

Which type of sentence is this?

• SIMPLE SENTENCE

• COMPOUND SENTENCE

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

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Which one is a simple sentence?

• • The pain was really bad, yet he refused to see a doctor.

• 1. Those kids don’t speak English.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

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