Simple, Compound, complex sentences

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is made up of a single simple sentence.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a predicate.

• A type of dependent clause that requires additional information.

• A sentence fragment that lacks a subject.

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains multiple clauses.

• A simple sentence is a long and complex sentence with many ideas.

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.

What is a subject?

• The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about.

• The subject is the action performed in a sentence.

• The subject is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• The subject refers to the main idea of a paragraph.

What is the purpose of a conjunction?

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• To provide a definition of a noun.

• To express a complete thought without additional information.

• To indicate a relationship between two independent clauses.

What are coordinating conjunctions?

• Words that connect independent clauses

• Words that indicate time relationships

• Words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' that connect words or groups of words

• Words that show contrast between two ideas

Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.'

• Simple sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Declarative sentence

What is a predicate?

• A predicate is a type of noun that describes a subject.

• A predicate tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

• A predicate is a synonym for a subject in a sentence.

• A predicate is an adjective that modifies the subject.

Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Interrogative sentence

Provide an example of a compound sentence.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• She enjoys reading books.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• He runs every morning.