Sentence Types
What type of sentence is this?
I did my homework while my friend played video games.
Complex
How many subject + verb pairings are in a simple sentence?
1
How many complete or incomplete thoughts are in a simple sentence?
1 complete
Find the subject:
He went to school and wrote an essay.
He
Who won the last Super Bowl?
Eagles
What type of sentence is this?
I ran fast.
simple
How many subject + verb pairings are in a complex sentence?
2
How many complete or incomplete thoughts are in a compound sentence?
2 complete
Find the subject(s):
While she was running, a dog started chasing her.
she, dog
What is 42 + 57?
99
What type of sentence is this?
I like pancakes best, but my sister likes eggs and bacon.
compound
How many subject + verb pairings are in a compound sentence?
How many complete or incomplete thoughts are in a complex sentence?
1 complete, 1 incomplete
Find the predicate(s):
They went home directly after school.
went
What are the three states of matter?
solid, liquid, gas
What type of sentence is this?
Bill and Bob ate pizza and watched TV.
Simple
How many subject + verb pairings are in a compound-complex sentence?
at least 3
How many complete or incomplete thoughts are in a compound-complex sentence?
2 complete, 1 incomplete
Find the predicate(s):
Dogs are bigger, but cats are smarter.
are, are
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What type of sentence is this?
While we ate dinner, my dog watched sadly.
Complex
How many subject + verb pairings can a compound sentence technically have?
infinite
What types of sentences have incomplete thoughts?
complex
compound-complex
Find the subject and predicate:
I always remember to do my homework.
I, remember
Which celebrities recently got engaged?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce