Which of these options is a compound sentence?

Thousands of people will gather in Times Square on New Year's Eve, and the ball will drop at midnight.

Although it will be cold, thousands of people with gather in Times Square on New Year's Eve, and the ball will drop at midnight.

Although it will be cold, thousands of people will gather in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

Thousands of people will gather in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

What is the independent clause in this sentence? After Thanksgiving, the students returned to school, but they only have three more weeks until Winter Break!

the students returned to school

they only have three more weeks until Winter Break!

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? If Joshua is on the Nice List, Santa will bring him a train table.

There are no subordinating conjunctions.

What is the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence? Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays, but I like Halloween too!

There are no coordinating conjunctions.

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? Olivia is in the chorus, so she will sing in the concert after the band performs.

There are no subordinating conjunctions.

What is the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence? Everyone stayed home today because the streets are covered with snow.

There are no coordinating conjunctions.

Types of Sentences Explained

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of sentence is this?
Although I drank a lot of coffee, I'm getting sleepy, and I don't think I'll make it until Santa arrives.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these options is a complex sentence?

Although the city is large and bustling, New York's underground subway system is very efficient and easy to use.

New York's underground subway system is very efficient and easy to use; the city is large and bustling.

New York's underground subway system is very efficient and easy to use, but the city is large and bustling.

New York's underground subway system is very efficient and easy to use.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of sentence is this?
When I visit my grandmother, I will bring her a Christmas present.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these options is a compound-complex sentence?

Before she met Santa, Ashley made a wish list.

Ashley made a wish list.

Before she met Santa, Ashley made a wish list, and she wants a new bike for Christmas.

Ashley made a wish list, and she wants a new bike for Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of sentence is this?
The mall is a great place for Christmas shopping, and you can go ice skating there too.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these options is a complex sentence?

Zachary fell asleep while watching The Polar Express, so his mom covered him with a blanket.

Zachary fell asleep.

Zachary fell asleep while watching The Polar Express.

Zachary fell asleep, so his mom covered him with a blanket.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of sentence is this?
Lucas and Vanessa lit the menorah.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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Types of Sentences Explained

Which type of sentence is this?Although I drank a lot of coffee, I'm getting sleepy, and I don't think I'll make it until Santa arrives.

Which of these options is a complex sentence?

Which type of sentence is this?When I visit my grandmother, I will bring her a Christmas present.

Which of these options is a compound-complex sentence?

Which type of sentence is this?The mall is a great place for Christmas shopping, and you can go ice skating there too.

Which of these options is a complex sentence?

Which type of sentence is this?Lucas and Vanessa lit the menorah.

Which of these options is a compound sentence?

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?Monique made sugar cookies because Corbin loves them, and she wanted to make him happy.

What is the independent clause in this sentence?After Thanksgiving, the students returned to school, but they only have three more weeks until Winter Break!

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Which type of sentence is this?
Although I drank a lot of coffee, I'm getting sleepy, and I don't think I'll make it until Santa arrives.

Which type of sentence is this?
When I visit my grandmother, I will bring her a Christmas present.

Which type of sentence is this?
The mall is a great place for Christmas shopping, and you can go ice skating there too.

Which type of sentence is this?
Lucas and Vanessa lit the menorah.

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
Monique made sugar cookies because Corbin loves them, and she wanted to make him happy.

What is the independent clause in this sentence?
After Thanksgiving, the students returned to school, but they only have three more weeks until Winter Break!