Sentence Types

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• a) I like to play.

• b) I like to play and swim.

• d) I like to play and eat.

• I like to play with my dog.

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Identify the compound sentence from the options below: a) The cat is sleeping. b) The cat is sleeping and the dog is barking. c) The cat is sleeping because it is tired.

• b) The cat is sleeping and the dog is barking.

• d) The cat is sleeping but the dog is barking.

• c) The cat is sleeping because it is tired.

• a) The cat is sleeping.

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Choose the complex sentence from the choices provided: a) I am happy. b) I am happy and excited. c) I am happy because I won the game.

• a) I am happy.

• b) I am happy and excited.

• d) I am happy for my friend.

• c) I am happy because I won the game.

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Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence? a) The sun is shining and the birds are singing. b) The sun is shining because it is a beautiful day. c) The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming.

• d

• a

• b

• c

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Select the compound sentence from the options below: a) I like to read. b) I like to read and write. c) I like to read because it helps me learn.

• b) I like to read and write.

• d) I like to read and play sports.

• c) I like to read because it helps me learn.

• a) I like to read.

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Identify the complex sentence from the choices provided: a) The dog is barking. b) The dog is barking and the cat is meowing. c) The dog is barking because it wants to go outside.

• d) The dog is barking because it is hungry.

• c) The dog is barking because it wants to go outside.

• b) The dog is barking and the cat is meowing.

• a) The dog is barking.

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Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence? a) I enjoy playing soccer. b) I enjoy playing soccer and basketball. c) I enjoy playing soccer because it is my favorite sport.

• b) I enjoy playing soccer and basketball.

• c) I enjoy playing soccer because it is my favorite sport.

• d) I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.

• a) I enjoy playing soccer.

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Choose the compound sentence from the options below: a) She is singing. b) She is singing and dancing. c) She is singing because she loves music.

• a) She is singing.

• c) She is singing because she loves music.

• b) She is singing and dancing.

• d) She is singing but not dancing.

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Identify the complex sentence from the choices provided: a) The boy is running. b) The boy is running and the girl is jumping. c) The boy is running because he wants to win the race.

• c

• d

• b

• a

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Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence? a) The rain is falling and the thunder is rumbling. b) The rain is falling because it is a stormy day. c) The rain is falling, the thunder is rumbling, and the lightning is flashing.

• d

• c

• a

• b

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