Sentence Structure Review

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Simple Sentence

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(b) Compound Sentence

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(c) Complex Sentence

• Since she had studied all night, she was well-prepared for the test.

• The cat meowed loudly, so the owner knew it was hungry.

• I can review the draft of your story unless you're still editing it.

• Carly accidentally spilled her glass of juice, but luckily it didn't get on the white sofa.

• He didn't study for the test, yet he still managed to get an A.

• The Costa Rican hairy caterpillar wards off predators with its poisonous spines.

• Although it was raining, the children still played outside.

• The old oak tree in the park provides shade for picnickers on hot summer days.

• Because the traffic was heavy, they arrived late to the party.

• Even though he was tired, he decided to go for a run.

• As the sun set, the sky turned a beautiful shade of pink.

• She wanted to go to the concert, but her car broke down on the way.

• While he was cooking dinner, she was setting the table.

• The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests at the restaurant.

• She quickly ran to catch the bus before it left the stop.

• The storm was approaching, but they decided to go for a walk anyway.

• He studied hard for the exam, so he was confident he would pass.

• The team practiced hard all week, so they were ready for the big game.

A complex sentence is made of...

• one independent clause

• one dependent clause

• two independent clauses

• one independent clause and one dependent clause

What type of sentence is this?

Since you came to class early, we have time to discuss the quiz.

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Compound-Complex

Which word in this sentence is the subordinating conjunction?

Since you came to class early, we have time to discuss the quiz.

• we

• Since

• class

• Early

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Darryl eats too much sugar because he likes being hyper.

• Darryl eats too much sugar.

• If Darryl eats too much sugar, he will be very hyper.

• Darryl eats too much sugar, and he is always very hyper.

What type of sentence is this?

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

What type of sentence is this?

I find doing my work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

What type of sentence is this?

I fell down the stairs on my way to Science class today.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Which of the following acronyms is used to help remember coordinating conjunctions?

• F.A.N.B.O.Y.S

  (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)

• F.A.N.B.O.Y

  (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet)

• T.H.A.M.O

  (Therefore, However, Aa a matter of fact, Meanwhile, Otherwise)

• S.W.A.B.I

  (Since, When, After, Because, If)

What type of sentence is this?

Tim fell asleep during class again, so Miss Bisaccia contacted his parents.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex