Sentence Structures and Comma Usage

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

• Because she was late, she missed the bus.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the compound sentence from the options below.

• She likes to read, and she also enjoys writing.

• After the movie ended, we went to dinner.

• The dog barked loudly.

• If you study hard, you will pass the test.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange.

• When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom.

• The car is fast and efficient.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the compound-complex sentence from the options below.

• The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully because they wanted to understand.

• The rain stopped, and the sun came out.

• She was happy because she got a new job.

• The book was interesting, but it was too long.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence structure is used in the following sentence: "Although it was late, we decided to go for a walk, and we enjoyed the cool breeze."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Analyze the sentence and determine its type: "The flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing because spring has arrived."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

• She ran quickly.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

• I like apples, but my brother prefers oranges.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

• The cake was delicious.

• I went to the park, and I saw a squirrel.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• Although it was cold, we went outside.

• The flowers are blooming because it is spring.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Determine the sentence type: "The storm passed, and the sun came out, but the streets were still flooded."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B