Compound & Complex Sentences

Which of the following define compound sentences?

• A sentence that contains two or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains one independent clause.

Which of the following defines a complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains two or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains one independent clause.

An (a)   clause that contains the essential meaning for a sentence.

(a)   clauses do not make sense on their own.

Is the following a compound sentence:

Haikus do not have a rhyming scheme.

• Yes

• No

Is the following a compound sentence:

Sonnets consist of 14 lines, and the final two lines rhyme.

• Yes

• No

Which will feature in a compound sentence? Select all that apply.

• dependent clauses

• coordinating conjunction

• subordinating conjunction

• independent clauses

Identify the compound sentence:

• Sonnets, ballads and limericks all have a rhyme scheme, yet haikus do not.

• Limericks and ballads are both types of poetry.

• Haikus come from Japan whereas limericks originate from Ireland.

• People assume poems must rhyme despite many poems being written in free verse.

Which will feature in a complex sentence? Select all that apply.

• independent clause

• subordinating clause

• coordinating conjunction

• subordinating conjunction/ relative pronoun

Is the following a complex sentence:

Metaphors, similes and personification all compare things.

• Yes

• No