G04 ELA Grammar EOS 2 Review - Compound and Complex Sentences

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• simple sentence

• I went to Disneyland and I had fun.

• complex sentence

• When I was six, I went to Disneyland.

• compound sentence

• I went to Disney Land

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• Cheetahs are fast because they are adapted for speed.

• simple sentence

• The pronghorn antelope is fast.

• complex sentence

• The pronghorn antelope is fast but cheetahs are faster.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• simple sentence

• Although I was already a good writer, my teacher helped me write better.

• compound sentence

• The teacher helped me to write better.

• complex sentence

• The teacher helped me to write better and my coach helped me to play soccer better.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• The movie started, so we should be quiet.

• complex sentence

• While my brother played a game, I watched a movie.

• simple sentence

• The movie already began.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• I need to go home early.

• simple sentence

• After I finish the test, I need to go home.

• complex sentence

• Should I go home now or should I go home later?

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• Before I go to university, I will get an iPad.

• simple sentence

• My parents don't let me have an iPad nor can I have a Playstation.

• complex sentence

• My parents don't allow me to have a tablet.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

F - ........ - Gives a reason.

Answer explanation

For gives a reason.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

A - ........ - Adds more information

Answer explanation

And adds more information.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

N - ........ - Means not this and not that

Answer explanation

Nor means not this and not that.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

B - ........ - Shows contrast (difference)

Answer explanation

But shows a contrast or difference in ideas.