Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences

Front

What is a subject?

Back

The subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

Front

After lunch, my brother and I played outside.

Back

Complex Sentence

Front

A compound sentence has 2+ independent clauses.

Back

True

Front

Is the following a simple sentence? My mother and father wished me luck and drove me to the race.

Back

True

Front

A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Back

True

Front

A rider uses high gears to maintain speed on level ground.

Back

Simple Sentence

Front

Planned to go to the hockey game, but couldn't get tickets.

Back

Compound Sentence

Front

Rock climbers focus on the climb and practice often.

Back

Compound Sentence

Front

Complete the statement: ____________ ____________ has its own subject and verb, and can stand alone.

Back

Independent clause

Front

If the climber slips, the belayer helps prevent falls.

Back

Complex Sentence