Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple and Compound Sentences

Assessment

Flashcard

English

4th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

Back

The conjunction is 'but'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one independent clause.

Back

False.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

Back

This is a compound sentence.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?