Descriptive Writing: Sentences variation

Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

We heard the siren and saw the police car.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Because she couldn't swim a stroke, Vick didn't enjoy boating or a water-related recreation.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The school play is this weekend, but I won't be able to attend.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

For  And  Nor
But  Or  Yet  So
These are known as...

• coordinating conjunctions
• subordinate conjunctions
• subjects
• predicates

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

How should the sentence be punctuated?
Josh played the song again because it is his favorite.

• comma after again
• comma after because
• semicolon after aga
• Correct as it is

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Talked on the phone all night.

• Sentence 
• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of these isn't a complete sentence?

• I hope that, when I've built up my savings, I'll be able to travel to Mexico

• Did you know that, along with gorgeous architecture, it's home to the largest tamale?

• Wouldn't it be lovely to enjoy a week soaking up the culture?

• Once you know all the most difficult elements

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F