Sentence Types

A simple sentence contains...

• a complete thought

• ONLY one subject and verb

Select the FANBOYS.

• for

• and

• since

• not

• nor

A compound sentence contains...

• two thoughts that only make sense when joined together

• two independent clauses joined by a FANBOY

Select the subordinating conjunctions.

• because

• but

• although

• all

• when

What type of sentence is it?

 

Ponyboy went to the park after Darry hit him.

• simple

• compound

• complex

What type of sentence is it?

 

Sodapop is always lively and energetic.

• simple

• compound

• complex

What type of sentence is it?

 

Because Johnny died, Dally could not handle moving on with his life.

• simple

• compound

• complex

What type of sentence is it?

 

Two-Bit is funny, and Steve likes cars.

• simple

• compound

• complex

What type of sentence is it?

 

Johnny thought Dally was gallant like a southern gentleman, so he liked Gone With the Wind.

• simple

• compound

• complex

What type of sentence is it?

When Cherry talked to Ponyboy, she revealed that Socs also have troubles.

• simple

• compound

• complex