Understanding Simple and Compound Sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a complex sentence with dependent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a fragment that lacks a subject.

• A simple sentence is a sentence with one independent clause.

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

Identify the simple sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

• The dog barks.

• The cat is sleeping.

• Cats sleep on the couch.

• The cat sleeps.

Identify the compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

• I went for a walk because it was sunny.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• I wanted to go for a walk, so I took an umbrella.

• It started to rain, and I stayed inside.

Which of the following is a simple sentence? 'She likes ice cream.' or 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

• They both like desserts.

• She enjoys chocolate.

• He likes ice cream, and she likes cake.

• She likes ice cream.

Combine the sentences: 'I like to read.' and 'I like to write.'

• I like to read but not write.

• I enjoy reading and drawing.

• I prefer to read or write.

• I like to read and write.

Identify the simple sentence: 'The dog barks.'

• The dog barks.

• The cat meows.

• Barking is what the dog does.

• The dog is barking loudly.

Identify the compound sentence: 'He studied hard, so he passed the exam.'

• He studied hard, but he failed the exam.

• He studied hard, so he passed the exam.

• He studied hard and passed the exam.

• He passed the exam because he studied hard.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'I enjoy swimming.' or 'I enjoy swimming, and I enjoy running.'

• I swim every day.

• I enjoy running.

• I enjoy swimming, and I enjoy running.

• Swimming is my favorite sport.

Combine the sentences: 'The sun is shining.' and 'The birds are singing.'

• The sun and birds are both happy.

• The sun shines while the birds sing.

• The sun is shining and the birds are singing.

• The sun is shining but the birds are singing.

Identify the simple sentence: 'They play soccer.'

• They are playing soccer.

• They played soccer.

• He plays soccer.

• They play soccer.