Sentence Structure Lesson

What are the three types of sentence structures?

• Easy, medium, and hard

• Short, long, and complex

• Simple, difficult, and complex

• Simple, compound, and complex

Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence?

• The cat and dog played outside.

• The cat played outside, and the dog watched.

• The cat played outside because it was sunny.

• When the cat played outside, the dog watched.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with no verbs

Which word is a coordinating conjunction used in compound sentences?

• If

• Although

• And

• Because

What is a complex sentence made of?

• An independent clause and a dependent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

• A subject and a verb