Simple, Complex, Compound Sentences

A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a

• subordinating conjunction

• verb

• coordinating conjunction

• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

A simple sentence contains at least one subject and one

• coordinating conjunction

• adverb

• subordinating conjunction

• predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction

• if

• but

• so

• yet

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction

• because

• but

• and

• for

Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions? (Check all that apply)

• although

• and

• but

• when

• so

Is the following a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

I went to the mall, and my mom met me there.

• compound

• complex

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

Is the following a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

The dog chased a butterfly and a ball at the park.

• compound

• simple

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

Is the following a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

He likes to draw so he bought some new colored pencils.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

Is the following a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

When I was little, I used to be afraid of the dark.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B