Identifying Complex and Compound Sentences

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? A) I like to play basketball, and I also enjoy swimming. B) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. C) The cat meowed, and the dog barked.

• She went to the store, and he cooked dinner.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• I like to read books, and I enjoy watching movies.

• The sun is shining, and the birds are chirping.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the compound sentence in the following options: A) She went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk. B) After the movie ended, we went out for dinner. C) He is tall, and he is also very strong.

• After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

• She went to the store, and she bought some milk.

• She went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk.

• He went to the park, and he played basketball.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Differentiate between a complex and a compound sentence.

• A complex sentence has two or more independent clauses, whereas a compound sentence has one independent clause.

• A complex sentence has an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, whereas a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

• A complex sentence consists of a subject and a predicate, whereas a compound sentence consists of only a subject.

• A complex sentence has only one clause, whereas a compound sentence has multiple clauses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the complex sentence from the following: A) The sun was shining, so we went to the beach. B) Since she was tired, she decided to take a nap. C) I like to read books and watch movies.

• B) Since she was tired, she decided to take a nap.

• I like to read books and watch movies.

• She decided to take a nap.

• The sun was shining, so we went to the beach.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Identify the compound sentence: A) The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes. B) I enjoy playing soccer. C) He ran fast because he was late.

• A) The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.

• The teacher explained the lesson, then the students went home.

• The teacher explained the lesson, but the students didn't listen.

• The teacher explained the lesson, so the students played outside.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes a sentence complex?

• Using only one clause

• Using only simple words

• Multiple clauses, phrases, or conjunctions

• Having no punctuation

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Select the compound sentence: A) The cat meowed, and the dog wagged its tail. B) She is studying for her exams. C) I like to eat pizza, but I also enjoy sushi.

• I like to eat pizza, and I also enjoy sushi.

• She is studying for her exams, but she is also playing video games.

• The cat meowed, and the dog barked.

• C

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can you tell if a sentence is compound?

• Count the number of words in the sentence

• Identify if the sentence has multiple independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or colons.

• Check if the sentence has a subject and a predicate

• Look for punctuation marks in the sentence

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is a complex sentence? A) I went to the park, and I played with my friends. B) Although it was cold, she wore a dress. C) The bird chirped, and the sun set.

• D) She ran quickly to catch the bus.

• C) The bird chirped, and the sun set.

• B) Although it was cold, she wore a dress.

• A) I went to the park, and I played with my friends.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the compound sentence: A) He went to the store to buy groceries. B) She likes to dance, and she is also good at singing. C) The rain poured, and the thunder roared.

• The rain poured.

• She likes to dance, and she is also good at singing.

• B

• He went to the store to buy groceries.

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