Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Oliver, Ethan, and Ava are learning about sentences! Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went outside.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• Because the dog barked, the cat ran away.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of these sentences is a compound sentence? Help Arjun, Benjamin, and Emma figure it out!

• She likes apples.

• She likes apples and oranges.

• She likes apples, but she does not like oranges.

• Because she likes apples, she eats them every day.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Abigail, Harper, and Evelyn are talking about their day. Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• I finished my homework.

• I finished my homework, and I watched TV.

• After I finished my homework, I watched TV.

• I finished my homework and watched TV.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Maya, Oliver, and Ava are playing a game to spot simple sentences! Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The sun is shining.

• The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

• The sun is shining because it is daytime.

• Although the sun is shining, it is cold.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Maya and Arjun were preparing for their big test. Which of the following sentences about their study session is a compound sentence?

• The students studied because they had a test.

• The students studied, and they passed the test.

• Because the students studied, they passed the test.

• The students studied for the test.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Ethan and Emma are watching their pets. Choose the complex sentence that describes what their pets are doing!

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat slept, and the dog barked.

• The cat slept while the dog barked.

• The cat slept and the dog barked.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Lily wants to play outside after finishing her homework. Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• If you finish your work, you can play outside.

• You can play outside if you finish your work.

• You can play outside.

• You can play outside, and you can have a snack.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Emma and Noah have different hobbies. Can you spot the compound sentence that shows what they both like to do?

• I like to read books.

• I like to read books, but my brother likes to play games.

• Because I like to read books, I go to the library often.

• I like to read books and magazines.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of these sentences is a complex sentence? Imagine Scarlett, Aria, and Elijah are in class!

• The teacher explained the lesson.

• The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened.

• The students listened because the teacher explained the lesson.

• The teacher explained the lesson and the students listened.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Isla and Ethan are playing a sentence game! Help them choose the simple sentence from the options below.

• The flowers bloomed in the garden.

• The flowers bloomed, and the bees visited them.

• The flowers bloomed because it was spring.

• Although it was spring, the flowers did not bloom.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B