Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Game

Simple Sentences

100

what is a simple sentence?

1 independent clause, a complete thought

200

Is this a simple sentence?

The cat slept by the fire.

yes

300

Is this a simple sentence?  

Red is my favorite color.

yes.

400

Is this a simple sentence?  

I like cars, my friend likes cars too.

No

500

Is this a simple sentence? 

I like to watch movies, but my friend Dylan doesn't like movies.

No

Compound or Simple Sentence?

100

simple or compound?

I can do it by myself.

simple

200

simple or compound?

I found a really interesting shell at the beach.

simple

300

simple or compound?

I watched TV with my sister and mom, but I didn't like the show.

compound

400

simple or compound? 

I like video games.

simple

500

simple or compound? 

I like to play football, yet I am not a very skilled player.

compound

Compound Sentences

100

what is a compound sentence?

2 independent clauses joined together by a coordinating conjunction

200

Is this a compound sentence? 

I like to watch my friends play soccer.

No

300

Is this a compound sentence? 

In the summer, I like to play outside with my friends.

No

400

Is this a compound sentence? 

I sat on the couch, but I really wanted to sit in the beanbag chair.

Yes

500

Is this a compound sentence? 

I have a lot of homework to do, so I can't play my computer games.

Yes

Compound or Complex Sentences?

100

compound or complex?

After the movie ended, I wanted to watch another one.

complex

200

compound or complex? 

Maria bought a new sweater, and she wore it to school.

compound

300

compound or complex? 

Eric loves the beach, but Kelly hates the beach.

compound

400

compound or complex?

While the group waited for the bus, the teacher played a game of 20 questions.

complex

500

compound or complex?

While walking through the woods, Jim saw a large wolf.

complex

Complex Sentences

100

what is a complex sentence?

1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses, has a subordinating conjunction

200

Is this a complex sentence?

Jill is going to a new school.

No

300

Is this a complex sentence?

When Uncle Chris comes to visit, we always have a fun time.

Yes

400

Is this a complex sentence?

Kelly wants a pet dog, yet she knows it is a lot of work to take care of a pet.

No

500

Is this a complex sentence?

You will definitely fail, if you don't try.

Yes