Identify the simple sentence.

Shelly has a lot of friends at school.

Shelly likes to go to school because she has a lot of friends.

At school, Shelly has a lot of friends.

Identify the simple sentence.

I went to the homecoming dance and had more fun than expected.

When I went to the homecoming dance, I had way more fun than expected.

I had way more fun than expected when I went to the homecoming dance.

What is a compound sentence?

2 independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction.

1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause.

2 compound sentences joined with a dependent clause.

What is a complex sentence?

1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clause.

2 independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction.

2 compound sentences joined with a dependent clause.

Identify the compound sentence.

Celery grows on large stalks, so stalkers must like to eat a lot of celery.

People under large boulders are usually flat because they are under a large boulder.

There was a giant grasshopper that they're scared of over by their blanket.

Identify the complex sentence.

I have to stay after school to read my library book because I did not make my AR goal.

I have to stay after school to read my library book.

I have to stay after school so I can make my AR goal.

A group of words that contains both a subject and a verb. It can stand alone or with another clause.

A group of words that is used as a single part of speech. It does not contain BOTH a subject and a verb.

a word that takes the place of a noun.

a word that is the action or state of being in the sentence.

What is an independent clause?

B) A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

A) A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

C) A clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction.

D) A clause that contains only a subject.

Which of the following best describes a dependent clause?

C) A clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone.

A) A clause that expresses a complete thought.

B) A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

D) A clause that contains a subject and a verb but is always a question.

What is the primary function of an independent clause in a sentence?

To provide additional information.

To express an incomplete thought.

Simple, Compound and Complex

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Although it was snowing outside, we still had to go to school.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My favorite food is pizza.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina?

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I was running late, so I didn't finish my morning work.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Until I eat my veggies, I cannot eat dessert.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Because of the rain, there was so much traffic on the roads!

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Simple, Compound and Complex

I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.

Although it was snowing outside, we still had to go to school.

My favorite food is pizza.

Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina?

I was running late, so I didn't finish my morning work.

Until I eat my veggies, I cannot eat dessert.

Because of the rain, there was so much traffic on the roads!

I really enjoyed the basketball game tonight.

What would you like to eat for dinner tonight?

I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework.

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