Understanding Simple and Compound Sentences

What is a sentence?

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought

• A group of words that contains only a verb

• A group of words that contains only a subject

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with multiple dependent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with no independent clauses

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• My grandparents exercise at the gym

• I like tacos, but my brother prefers sushi

• We set up a tent, and we camped in the yard

• Mia likes to learn, so she is happy

How is a compound sentence formed?

• By joining two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• By joining two dependent clauses with a comma

• By using only a coordinating conjunction

• By joining an independent clause with a dependent clause

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• My sister likes peanut butter and jelly

• Aunt Martha is visiting us today

• I like tacos, but my brother prefers sushi

• I like tacos

What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

• A contrast between two ideas

• A choice between two options

• An addition of similar ideas

• A cause and effect relationship

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show a choice?

• Or

• And

• But

• So

What is the role of 'so' in a compound sentence?

• To present a choice

• To add similar ideas

• To show contrast

• To indicate cause and effect

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

• I like to read, so I have a lot of books

• My sister likes peanut butter and jelly

• Our dog likes to go outside, so we take him for long walks

• You can have a whole sandwich, or you can have a half sandwich

What is a key feature of a compound sentence?

• It does not contain any conjunctions

• It contains two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• It contains multiple dependent clauses

• It contains only one independent clause