Sentence Structure Challenge

Identify if the sentence is simple: The cat sleeps.

• The cat sleeps soundly

• No

• Yes

• The cat is sleeping

Identify if the sentence is compound: The cat sleeps, and the dog barks.

• No

• The dog barks alone

• Only the cat sleeps

• Yes

Identify if the sentence is complex: Although the cat sleeps, the dog barks.

• Only the dog barks

• Yes

• No

• The cat is awake

Identify if the sentence is compound-complex: Although the cat sleeps, the dog barks, and the bird sings.

• Yes, it is a complex sentence.

• No, it is a compound sentence.

• No, it is a simple sentence.

• Yes, it is a compound-complex sentence.

Identify if the sentence is simple: She runs every morning.

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only on weekends

Identify if the sentence is compound: She runs every morning, and she swims in the evening.

• Yes, it is a compound sentence.

• No, it is a simple sentence.

• No, it is not a sentence.

• Yes, it is a complex sentence.

Identify if the sentence is complex: Because she runs every morning, she stays fit.

• Yes, but it is not a complete thought.

• It is a compound sentence.

• Yes, it is a complex sentence.

• No, it is a simple sentence.

Identify if the sentence is compound-complex: Because she runs every morning, she stays fit, and she eats healthily.

• Yes, it is a compound sentence.

• No, it is a complex sentence.

• Yes, it is a compound-complex sentence.

• No, it is a simple sentence.

Identify if the sentence is simple: He likes pizza.

• It is complex

• Yes

• No

• He dislikes pizza

Identify if the sentence is compound: He likes pizza, but he prefers pasta.

• No, it is not a sentence.

• Yes, it is a compound sentence.

• Yes, it is a complex sentence.

• No, it is a simple sentence.