Understanding Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

What is the primary goal of this lesson?

• To learn about punctuation

• To define and identify different types of sentences

• To improve vocabulary

• To write essays

What problem does Sid face at the fair?

• He lost his wallet

• He can't find the food stall

• He is late for a meeting

• He forgot his map

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple sentence?

• Contains multiple independent clauses

• Has one subject and one predicate

• Includes a dependent clause

• Uses subordinating conjunctions

What is a compound sentence composed of?

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

• Two or more coordinate clauses

• A subject and a predicate

• Multiple dependent clauses

Which conjunction is used to connect similar ideas in a compound sentence?

• But

• Or

• And

• So

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• Or

• But

• And

• Because

What is the role of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence?

• It connects two independent clauses

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence

• It provides additional information but cannot stand alone

• It is the main idea of the sentence

Which word often begins a subordinate clause?

• And

• When

• Or

• But

What is another name for the independent clause in a complex sentence?

• Dependent clause

• Coordinate clause

• Principal clause

• Subordinate clause

What is the main difference between compound and complex sentences?

• Compound sentences have one clause, complex sentences have two

• Complex sentences have multiple independent clauses

• Compound sentences are longer than complex sentences

• Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions, complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions