Simple Sentence

A simple sentence has...

• Two independent clauses

• One dependent clause

• No compound verbs

• One independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Select the simple sentences.

• This is a complex sentence.

• I want a new cat, but I haven't saved enough money yet.

• I brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.

• Are you going to the party, Tom?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The clown has a _______________.

• green hair

• blue shoes

• red nose

• yellow shirt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

I don't drink soda.

• Sentence fragment

• Simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

She sleeps nine hours every night.

• Sentence fragment

• Simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

She wants water now.

• Sentence fragment

• Simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Wendy and Joseph are good students.

• Simple sentence

• Fragment sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The table is bigger than the chair.

• Simple sentence

• Sentence fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Washing your hands before eating is a healthy habit.

• Sentence fragmnent

• Simple sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

I take a shower every day at night,

• Simple sentence

• Sentence Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B