Identifying simple, compound and complex sentences

What does a simple sentence (or independent clause) HAVE to include?

• noun + adjective

• adverb

• subject and verb

• chocolate

Which of the following is a SIMPLE SENTENCE?

• the mysterious, glistening object

• Mr. Barrett ate 3 pizzas.

• The bear smiled as he looked at his cosy den.

• beyond the beautiful horizon

Identify the simple sentences (there may be more than 1).

• It was a beautiful day.

• We love English lessons!

• over the hill

• As the flowers swayed and danced

Do conjunctions appear in simple sentences?

• Yes

• No

How would you describe a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

• It has a subject and verb but NO CONJUNCTION.

• Two simple sentences (independent clauses) joined together with a coordinating conjunction.

• A sentence that starts with a subordinating conjunction

What do compound sentences include?

• Coordinating conjunctions

• Subordinating conjunctions

• No conjunctions

• French fries

Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)? There may be more than one correct answer.

• as

• never

• and

• so

Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). There may be more than 1 correct answer.

• because

• yet

• oy

• but

Which of the following describes a subordinate clause?

• A sentence that makes sense on its own.

• A clause (subject and verb) that starts with a subordinating conjunction. It DOESN'T make sense on its own.

• Contains a coordinating conjunction

• Has to include an adverb

Which of these sentences is a complex sentence?

• Mr. Barrett loves cheese.

• It was raining so I wore a coat.

• I was a little bit tired but I still tried my best.

• Although the clouds were grey, it didn't rain.