Types of Sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses and one dependent clause

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• She runs every morning, and she drinks a smoothie afterward.

• The cat sleeps on the windowsill.

• Although it was raining, we went outside.

• He likes football, but she prefers basketball.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• A sentence with two dependent clauses

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• She studied hard because she wanted to pass.

• Although it was cold, they still went for a walk.

• I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.

• The dog barked loudly.

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

• A sentence with only one clause

• A sentence with three independent clauses

Identify the complex sentence:

• Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

• I love pizza, and my brother loves pasta.

• She writes poetry.

• They ran to the bus stop, but they missed the bus.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence with multiple independent clauses only

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

• She runs fast.

• The movie was great, but the book was even better.

• Although I was tired, I stayed up late, and I finished my homework.

• I enjoy reading before bed.

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause and connect it to an independent clause

• To replace a noun

• To separate two clauses

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Anything

• Or

• Although

• But