Sentence Structures

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

• They drove to the beach.

• She ran to the store.

• He walked to the library.

• She ran to the park.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

What is the definition of a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more words joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more phrases joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some clothes.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the definition of a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

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

• She went for a walk

• It was raining

• Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

• She stayed at home

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple sentence?

• None of the above

• A sentence with a subject and a predicate

• A sentence with multiple clauses

• A sentence with a compound subject

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Which of the following is NOT an example of a compound sentence?

• The dog is barking.

• The cat is white.

• The cat is black.

• The bird is flying.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT an example of a complex sentence?

• I like to eat pizza and watch movies

• She studied hard for the exam

• I like to eat pizza

• Although it was raining, I went for a walk

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

What type of sentence is 'I enjoy playing basketball.'?

• imperative

• declarative

• exclamatory

• interrogative

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What type of sentence is 'She went to the store and bought some groceries.'?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Interrogative sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A