Complex Simple and Compound Sentences

Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

The new chips from Lays are pretty good, but I prefer to eat Takis.

• 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

I wanted to invite her to my birthday party, but I didn't know her address or phone number.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

My voice was shaking when it was my turn to speak.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• 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

When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...

• comma will separate it from the independent clause.

• subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.

• a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause

How do you feel about your knowledge of sentence types?

• Excellent, let's get into compound-complex sentences!

• Good, I could probably pass a test about simple, compound, and complex sentences.

• Okay, I may need more review, but I remember a lot from this subject.

• Not great, I feel like we haven't even learned this.