Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

100

Conjunction for: They spoke to him in English, but he answered in Spanish. 

but

200

The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.

and

300

Conjunction for: I could not go to school, because I was sick. 

because

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 is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home, while I stayed at the mall.

False -- Complex Sentence

200

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

True.

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 Before a conjunction we place a comma.

True

Compound Sentences

100

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

False -- It's a simple sentence.

200

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

complete

300

True or False? This is a compound sentence: My mom does not like cartoons, because they are loud. 

True

400

Complete the sentence: I am happy today, 

because

500

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

because, and , but , or ;