Simple, Compound and Complex

Under the sea, Spongebob lives in a pineapple.

• simple

• compound

• complex

In the office, Mr. Krabs counts his hard earned money.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Spongebob wants a driver's license, but he can't pass the test.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Squidward is Spongebob's neighbor, and Patrick is too.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Mr. Krabs has a daughter named Pearl.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Angel and Luis worked on their science this weekend.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

We can either go to the store today, or we can wait until Friday.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

A compound sentence is...

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

• one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction

A complex sentence is...

• one independent clause

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS

• one independent and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction