Mastering Sentence Structures

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• She ran to the store, and she bought some candy.

• The cat slept through the storm.

• Although it was raining, we still went to the park.

• I like to swim, but my friend likes to play basketball.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the compound sentence from the options below.

• The dog barked.

• After the movie, we went out to dinner.

• She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.

• When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the complex sentence from the following.

• The sun rose and the birds began to sing.

• Because the cake was delicious, it disappeared quickly.

• She laughed and danced all night.

• He went to the store, and he bought some bread.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What type of sentence is this: "The teacher entered the room as the students studied."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the simple sentence.

• Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

• She laughed.

• I like to play basketball, and my brother likes to play tennis.

• If you are going to the market, please buy some eggs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• The moon is bright tonight.

• She is not only smart but also very kind.

• I wanted to buy the red car, but I decided on the blue one.

• When I grow up, I want to be a firefighter.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the complex sentence from the options below.

• The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

• The boy ran to his room and closed the door.

• After the rain stopped, the flowers began to bloom.

• She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What type of sentence is this: "The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the simple sentence.

• The man jumped into a black cab after he left the hotel.

• The girl sang and the boy danced.

• The flowers are blooming.

• Because the road was icy, the school was closed.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the compound sentence from the following.

• The bell rang, so the students went to class.

• The bell rang when the students were in the hallway.

• If the bell rings, walk to class.

• The bell rang loudly.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E