G04 ELA Grammar Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence w/ Explainers

I was tired, for I had worked all day.

• Compound
• Simple
• Complex

Answer explanation

I was tired, for I had worked all day. - Compound - This sentence has two complete thoughts joined by the word "for". Each part could be its own sentence: "I was tired" and "I had worked all day."

She missed class, for she was sick.

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple

Answer explanation

She missed class, for she was sick. - Compound - The sentence contains two complete thoughts that could stand alone, connected by "for": "She missed class" and "she was sick."

They left early, for the weather was bad.

• Compound
• Simple
• Complex

Answer explanation

They left early, for the weather was bad. - Compound - We can find two complete thoughts joined by "for": "They left early" and "the weather was bad."

The wind blew, and the leaves fell.

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple

Answer explanation

The wind blew, and the leaves fell. - Compound - This sentence joins two complete thoughts with "and": "The wind blew" and "the leaves fell."

He cooked dinner, and she washed dishes.

• Compound
• Simple
• Complex

Answer explanation

He cooked dinner, and she washed dishes. - Compound - Two complete thoughts are connected by "and": "He cooked dinner" and "she washed dishes."

The sun set, and darkness fell.

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple

Answer explanation

The sun set, and darkness fell. - Compound - We see two complete thoughts joined by "and": "The sun set" and "darkness fell."

He doesn't read, nor does he write.

• Compound
• Simple
• Complex

Answer explanation

He doesn't read, nor does he write. - Compound - This sentence connects two opposite ideas with "nor": "He doesn't read" and "he does not write."

She can't swim, nor can she float.

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple

Answer explanation

She can't swim, nor can she float. - Compound - Two negative ideas are joined by "nor": "She can't swim" and "she cannot float."

I won't help you, nor will I guide you.

• Compound
• Simple
• Complex

Answer explanation

I won't help you, nor will I guide you. - Compound - The word "nor" connects two negative complete thoughts: "I won't help you" and "I will not guide you."

The cake was sweet, but the frosting was bitter.

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple

Answer explanation

The cake was sweet, but the frosting was bitter. - Compound - We see two contrasting complete thoughts joined by "but": "The cake was sweet" and "the frosting was bitter."