Types and Kinds of Sentences

Choose the correct conjunctions to complete the sentences: "I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water, ___ I felt refreshed."

• and, but

• but, or

• so, and

• or, so

Combine the sentences into a compound sentence: "Kaylie caught the ball. She threw it to the pitcher."

• Kaylie caught the ball, and she threw it to the pitcher.

• Kaylie caught the ball, but she threw it to the pitcher.

• Kaylie caught the ball, so she threw it to the pitcher.

• Kaylie caught the ball, or she threw it to the pitcher.

Is the sentence "I know I could not outrun a tiger!" simple or compound, and why?

• Simple, because it has only one independent clause.

• Compound, because it has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• Neither, because it does not fit the definition of simple or compound.

• Both, because it can be interpreted in multiple ways.

What is the missing part of the sentence: "It started pouring rain after the fifth inning, so we decided to"?

• go home and dry off.

• stay outside and enjoy the rain.

• play more despite the rain.

• take a nap under the shelter.

How should you combine: "Wes might buy a new skateboard. He might make repairs to the skateboard he has now."?

• Wes might buy a new skateboard, or he might make repairs to the skateboard he has now.

• Wes might buy a new skateboard, and he might make repairs to the skateboard he has now.

• Wes might buy a new skateboard, but he might make repairs to the skateboard he has now.

• Wes might buy a new skateboard, so he might make repairs to the skateboard he has now.

Skip’s dad was home when Skip arrived, so Skip told his dad what had happened. What conjunction best connects these two statements?

• so

• and

• but

• or

Match the sentence types to the correct sentences.

• gives a command, offers advice

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• a statement showing strong emotion

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• a statement that gives info or explains

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• Asks a direct question

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• Please don't leave me

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• Let's go

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• I am available

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• What time is it

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• We have music

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• Can I help you with something

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• Wow, Great job

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• You cannot come here

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Match the sentence types to the correct sentences.

• Run Run Grade 4s and 5s

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• What time is music

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• The date is October 1st, 2024

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• Line up for the Terry Fox run

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