Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

100

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

200

I like to read, but I love to cook.

but

300

Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.

Since

Simple Sentences

100

The cat meowed.

True

200

Amina loves to eat cake. 

Is this a simple sentence?

Yes

300

T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.

False -- Complex Sentence

Compound Sentences

100

True or false? This a compound sentence. 

The bird is small, but the cat is big.

True

200

What are four conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? 

 and , but , or, so, nor, yet, for

300

True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.

False -- It's a simple sentence.

Complex Sentences

100

A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.

independent and dependent

200

What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed, unless it stops raining.

The game will be delayed

300

Is this a complex sentence?

Before we go home, we should order pizza.

Yes