Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound- Complex

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What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It contains a subject and a predicate.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Back

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The young girl passed each test on the exam.'

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Simple.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'As the sun rises above the mountain, our family drives into the city.'

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Complex.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The Cowboys and the Packers played yesterday, and today both teams are ready to WIN!'

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Compound.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'Gina joined the climbing club, but Mary and Melissa joined the baking club.'

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Compound.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'I ate dinner before I washed my hands.'

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Complex.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E