Compound and Complex Sentences

Conjunctions

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

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

Compound Sentences

100

A compound sentence contains 2 ___________. 

simple sentences.

200

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

False -- It's a simple sentence.

300

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

True

400

Fill in the blank: Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. (Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer).

, but

500

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

, and , but , or , so

Complex Sentences

100

A complex sentence is made up of one _________ and a _________, both joined with a subordinating conjunction. 

simple sentence, clause

200

What is the simple sentence used in this complex sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.

The game will be delayed

300

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

While we are learning to jump rope

400

Fill in the blank: We really enjoyed the football game _______ it rained. 

although

500

List 5 subordinating conjunctions

because  although  until  since  if