Sentence Types

Which of the following is a simple simple sentence?

• Melissa forgot her notebook, and Jenny doesn't have her computer charged.

• Last night I went home and just watched TV.

• I was too exhausted to go for a walk last night because the school day was stressful.

• My mother texted me while I was in class.

Is this a simple sentence? Wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer helps prevent the spread of covid.

• Yes

• No

Is this a simple sentence? Wearing a mask will help prevent the spread of covid, and washing your hands frequently will also help.

• Yes

• No

Identify the compound sentence.

• My favorite Netflix show is The Umbrella Academy, but I haven't finished season two.

• My sister and I watched The Umbrella Academy this summer.

• While I watch The Umbrella Academy, I usually text my friends about what is happening.

• The Umbrella Academy is my new favorite show.

Is this a compound sentence? I like my classes so far, but I want to sit with my friends at lunch.

• Yes

• No

Identify the complex sentence.

• While I was waiting for the bus, I was snapchatting with friends.

• I almost missed my bus yesterday.

• On Friday I am going to walk home with my friends.

• My brother can't pick me up from school today, so I will walk home.

What is the best definition of a compound sentence?

• It is two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Each clause could be its own sentence.

• It is a clause with two subjects and only one verb.

• It is a sentence that contains a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

What is the best definition of a simple sentence?

• It has multiple independent clauses.

• It has an independent clause and a dependent clause.

• It has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

What is the best definition of a complex sentence?

• It has several independent clauses.

• It has several dependent clauses and no independent clauses.

• It is an extremely long sentence using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).

• It has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Which of the following is not a sentence at all, but instead, is a fragment?

• While practicing soccer by myself in the backyard last night.

• You should watch that show.

• Even though you having been staying up late this past summer, it is time to start going to bed earlier for school.

• I wish I would "ace" this quiz.