Mastering Sentence Structures

What is a simple sentence? Provide an example.

• The cat sleeps.

• Fish swim in the sea.

• Birds fly high.

• The dog barks.

Identify the simple sentence in the following:

• The dog barked.

• The cat and dog played.

• The cat slept.

• The cat is sleeping.

identify a compound sentence using the conjunction 'and'.

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

• I went to the store or I bought some milk.

• I went to the store but forgot the milk.

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

Combine the sentences: 'I like coffee.' 'She likes tea.'

What is a complex sentence? Provide an example.

• It was raining, so we stayed indoors.

• We decided to go for a walk and it was raining.

• We went for a walk because it was sunny.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Analyze the following complex sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• The sentence is a compound sentence with coordinating conjunctions.

• The sentence is a complex sentence with a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• The sentence contains two independent clauses.

• The sentence is a simple sentence with no clauses.

Differentiate between independent and dependent clauses in this sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

• 'Because I was tired' is a clause with no subject; 'I went to bed early' is a dependent clause.

• Both 'Because I was tired' and 'I went to bed early' are independent clauses.

• 'Because I was tired' is an independent clause; 'I went to bed early' is a dependent clause.

• 'Because I was tired' is a dependent clause; 'I went to bed early' is an independent clause.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

• the sky turns orange

• the sky turns blue

• When the sun sets

• the stars appear

Use a subordinating conjunction to create a complex sentence.

• I went outside although it was sunny.

• I will eat dinner after I finish my homework.

• I like to read books and watch movies.

• I stayed home because it was raining.

What is a compound-complex sentence? Provide an example.

• Although I enjoy reading, I don't have much time, and my friend prefers watching movies.

• My friend prefers reading books.

• I enjoy reading and watching movies.

• Although I don't like movies, I have plenty of time.