Mastering Compound and Complex Sentences

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.

• I wanted to buy the red car, but I didn't have enough money.

• When she finishes her homework, she will join us for dinner.

• Because he was late, he missed the bus.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

• She laughed and took a photo.

• After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.

• I like coffee, but my sister prefers tea.

• He ran fast, and he won the race.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence? "I wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold."

• and

• but

• or

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• She is taller than her brother, yet she can't reach the shelf.

• Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

• I will call you when I arrive, or I will send a message.

• She wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "I studied hard. I passed the exam."

• I studied hard, for I passed the exam.

• I studied hard, but I passed the exam.

• I studied hard, so I passed the exam.

• I studied hard, and I passed the exam.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Create a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction from the following simple sentences. "She will join us. She finishes her homework."

• She will join us and she finishes her homework.

• She will join us but she finishes her homework.

• She will join us because she finishes her homework.

• She will join us when she finishes her homework.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• And

• Although

• Nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the sentence that correctly combines two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• She wanted to go to the movie, or she decided to stay home.

• He likes to read books, but he doesn't like to write reports.

• Although it was late, she decided to call her friend.

• She will visit the museum when she goes to New York.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• She sings and dances.

• He worked hard but failed the exam.

• Because she was ill, she missed school.

• I like apples, but my brother likes oranges.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence. "___ he had eaten breakfast, he was still hungry."

• And

• But

• Although

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E