Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

Match the following sentences to what type they are.

• The baby threw its pacifier, and it threw its spoon

• Complex

• I like to go shopping.

• Simple

• Scott and Casey rode bikes after they ate breakfast.

• Compound

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

We must go to bed when the clock strikes midnight.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Many soldiers fought in the war, and they received numerous medals.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

After we lost the game, we went shopping.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

You can’t teach an old dog, but cats can’t be taught anything at any age.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My dog eats fruit of any kind, but she will not eat meat or cheese.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Kelly applied for a job in accounting at the new medical facility in town.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

There is a microwave oven to my left, and on my right is a vase of fake flowers.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Bosco chased his tail, but he never did catch it.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The funny dog chased his tail every day.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B