Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Name the Conjunction

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

I like to read, however I love to cook.

however

500

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

unless

Simple Sentences

100

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

False: there are two verbs (ran and rolled)

200

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

False -- This is a complex sentence because there is a main clause and a subordinate clause.

300

Do simple sentences have conjunctions? Provide an example of a simple sentence.

No. 

400

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

False. These conjunctions are found in compound sentences. 

500

What always starts a simple sentence and ends a simple sentence? (2 answers)

A capital letter always starts a simple sentence. A punctuation mark always ends a simple sentence.

Compound Sentences

100

Fill in the blank: A compound sentence contains 2 ___________ thoughts. 

complete

200

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

False -- It's a simple sentence. There is only one complete idea.

300

True or False and explain - This is a compound sentence: Soccer is played everywhere; I played soccer in England.

True. There are two main clauses. The connective joining the two main clauses is a semicolon.

400

Correctly fill in the blank to make this a compound sentence: Khalid sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. 

, but

500

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

, and

, but

, or

;

Complex Sentences

100

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

main

subordinate

200

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

The game will be delayed

300

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

While we are learning to jump rope,

400

A main clause must contain two things. What are they?

A subject (or object) and a verb.

500

List 5 subordinating conjunctions.

Answers will vary, but might include: because, while, as, after, unless.

Definitions

100

What is a main clause?

A group of words that has a subject or object and a verb. This clause can stand alone.

200

What is a simple sentence?

A complete idea. This type of sentence contains a subject (or object) and a verb.

300

What is a compound sentence?

A sentence that has two or more main clauses joined together by a  coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

400

What is a complex sentence?

A sentence that has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses that are joined together by a subordinating conjunction.

500

What is a subordinate clause?

A group of words that cannot stand alone. This clause relies on a main clause to make sense.