Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

100

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

200

Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.

Although

300

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

Since

400

We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.

unless

500

I like to read, but I love to cook.

but

Simple Sentences

100

T/F This a simple sentence: The cat and the dog ran and rolled around in the yard.

True.

200

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

False -- Complex Sentence

300

Do simple sentences have conjunctions?

No.

400

True or False? and, but, or, ; all can be found in a simple sentence.

False

500

T/F This is a simple sentence. 

I drink coffee every morning.

True

Compound Sentences

100

A compound sentence contains _______________ thoughts. Fill in the blank

2 complete

200

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

False -- It's a simple sentence.

300

True or False? This is a compound sentence: Steve plays soccer in America and I play soccer in England.

True

400

Fill in the blank: Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer

, but

500

What are the conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction

FANBOYS

Complex Sentences

100

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

independent and dependent

200

What is the independent clause in this sentence? 

Because it was raining, the match was cancelled.

The match was cancelled.

300

What is the dependent clause in the sentence? While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.

While we are learning to jump rope

400

What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?

You should call me when you arrive.

When you arrive.

500

List 2 subordinating conjunctions

Answers will vary but must be subordinating conjunctions

Because, while, after, before, if, since....

Compound-Complex

100

A compound complex must have _____ independent and _____ dependent clause

2, 1

200

What is a dependent clause?

Because the thunder was loud, we hurried inside, and we closed all the windows.

Because the thunder was loud

300

What are the independent clauses 

The teacher gave us homework before the bell rang, but I finished all of it during study hall.

The teacher gave us homework

I finished all of it during study hall

400

T/F

This is a compound-complex sentence: I will call you back after the meeting is over. 

False-Complex

500

Identify the dependent and independent clauses in the following sentence. 

When the bell rang, the students stood up, and they left the room.

Dependent: When the bell rang

Independent: The students stood up. They left the room.