Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences

What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause.

• A dependent clause is always a question.

• A dependent clause is a type of independent clause.

What is a conjunction?

• A word that connects clauses or sentences.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A synonym for a verb.

• A word that describes a noun.

What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

• A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

• A simple sentence contains multiple clauses, while a compound sentence contains only one clause.

• A simple sentence is always longer than a compound sentence.

• A simple sentence can include dependent clauses, while a compound sentence cannot.

Identify the type of sentence: 'My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

• Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.

• I enjoy reading books and watching movies.

• She went to the store because she needed milk.

• If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors.

Identify the type of sentence: 'I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.'

• Compound sentence.

• Complex sentence.

• Simple sentence.

• Interrogative sentence.

Identify the type of sentence: 'Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Identify the type of sentence: 'Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class.'

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Interrogative sentence

What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses.

• A comma is used before the conjunction to separate independent clauses.

• A period is used to separate independent clauses.

• A colon is used to separate independent clauses.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence that consists of only dependent clauses.

• A sentence that contains multiple simple sentences joined by conjunctions.