what is a simple sentence?
1 independent clause, a complete thought
simple or compound?
I can do it by myself.
simple
what is a compound sentence?
2 independent clauses joined together by a coordinating conjunction
compound or complex?
After the movie ended, I wanted to watch another one.
complex
what is a complex sentence?
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses, has a subordinating conjunction
Is this a simple sentence?
The cat slept by the fire.
yes
simple or compound?
I found a really interesting shell at the beach.
simple
Is this a compound sentence?
I like to watch my friends play soccer.
No
compound or complex?
Maria bought a new sweater, and she wore it to school.
compound
Is this a complex sentence?
Jill is going to a new school.
No
Is this a simple sentence?
Red is my favorite color.
yes.
simple or compound?
I watched TV with my sister and mom, but I didn't like the show.
compound
Is this a compound sentence?
In the summer, I like to play outside with my friends.
No
compound or complex?
Eric loves the beach, but Kelly hates the beach.
compound
Is this a complex sentence?
When Uncle Chris comes to visit, we always have a fun time.
Yes
Is this a simple sentence?
I like cars, my friend likes cars too.
simple or compound?
I like video games.
simple
Is this a compound sentence?
I sat on the couch, but I really wanted to sit in the beanbag chair.
Yes
compound or complex?
While the group waited for the bus, the teacher played a game of 20 questions.
complex
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
Is this a simple sentence?
I like to watch movies, but my friend Dylan doesn't like movies.
No
simple or compound?
I like to play football, yet I am not a very skilled player.
compound
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?
While walking through the woods, Jim saw a large wolf.
complex
Is this a complex sentence?
You will definitely fail, if you don't try.
Yes