Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

B) I wanted to go to the concert, but it was sold out.

A) Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

C) She likes reading books that are thrilling.

D) After the movie ended, we went for dinner.

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

B) I will call you when I arrive at the airport.

A) The sun set, and the stars appeared.

C) She enjoys painting and drawing.

What is a defining feature of a compound-complex sentence?

C) It contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

A) It contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

B) It contains two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

D) It contains only one independent clause.

Compound and Complex Sentences

Quiz

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.5.1E, L.7.1B, L.3.1H

+4

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

simple sentence

complex sentence

compound sentence

compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses?

simple sentence

complex sentence

compound sentence

compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses and at least 1 dependent clause?

simple sentence

complex sentence

compound sentence

compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

San Francisco is located in northern California, but Los Angeles is located in southern California.

Simple

Complex

Compound

Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tourists can see its steelwork at night because the tower is illuminated.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-Complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A compound sentence has two independent clauses that are separated by . . .

a semicolon

a subordinating conjunction

a relative pronoun

a coordinating conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Compound and Complex Sentences

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What type of sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses?

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses and at least 1 dependent clause?

San Francisco is located in northern California, but Los Angeles is located in southern California.

Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.

Tourists can see its steelwork at night because the tower is illuminated.

A compound sentence has two independent clauses that are separated by . . .

Nutrients give you energy, and they are essential for growth and good health.

A complex sentence has a dependent clause that begins with . . .

I will watch my favorite show after I finish my chores.

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