Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences and Text Evidence

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

• Since he was late, he ran to school.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• She wanted to go to the beach, but it was too cold.

• Since it was late, we decided to leave early.

• The dog barked at the stranger.

• Walking to school in the morning, Sarah saw a deer.

Which sentence is complex?

• The sun was shining, so we went outside.

• Although I studied, I still found the test difficult.

• I like reading books.

• The game was canceled, but we still went to practice.

What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?

• It contains at least two independent clauses.

• It has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• It has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• It must have a conjunction.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• After the rain stopped, we saw a rainbow.

• I finished my homework, and then I watched a movie.

• I love spaghetti.

• If you want to come over, call me first.

What is a subordinating conjunction used for?

• To combine two independent clauses

• To connect an independent clause and a dependent clause

• To separate a compound sentence

• To list items in a sentence

Which of the following sentences is complex?

• I wanted to go outside, but it was too cold.

• If we leave now, we can catch the early bus.

• She enjoys reading and writing.

• The phone rang, so I answered it.

Which of the following is NOT a compound sentence?

• I like ice cream, and I love cake.

• I stayed home because I was sick.

• We went to the park, but it started raining.

• She ran fast, yet she still lost the race.

Which of the following conjunctions is commonly used in a compound sentence?

• Although

• Because

• But

• Since

Which sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause?

• The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• Since she was tired, she went to bed early.

• I woke up late.

• We ate dinner, then we watched TV.