Types of Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

A simple sentence has only one subject.

• true

• false

A simple sentence can only have one verb.

• true

• false

A complex sentence:

• either an independent clause or dependent clause, but not both.

• only an independent clause.

• includes both an independent clause and an dependent clause.

• includes multiple subjects and verbs.

A compound sentence:

• may use a comma.

• is a combination of two or more sentences.

• uses conjunction(s).

• All are correct.

What type of sentence structure is this:

Whenever I get to school early, I made sure to eat breakfast.

• none of answers

• closer, sentence

• sentence, interrupter, sentence

• opener, sentence

What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?

Whether I am tired or not, I have to do my work

• do

• whether

• or

• to

True or false:

Writers usually need a comma after a clause or phrases when it begins a sentence.

• true

• false

What type of sentence structure is this?

I played fetch with my dog, even through it was raining outside.

• opener, sentence

• sentence

• sentence, interrupter, sentence

• sentence, closer

Rewrite this sentence so there is an opener:

My mom made me breakfast when I woke up.

Rewrite this sentence so there is an interrupter:

During the play, Sheila had to go to the bathroom so she left.