Sentence structure

She didn't know the answer _ she asked her friend.

• and

• but

• or

• so

When the students were hanging out at the school lounge, they heard a siren.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

What is a simple sentence?

• It is a type of sentence with two independent clauses.

• It is a type of sentence with one independent clause.

• It is a type of sentence with one independent clause and a dependent clause.

• It is a type of sentence with two dependent clauses.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• It was getting dark, and we weren't near the cabin yet.

• Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams.

• Even if the child is hungry, he will never eat oatmeal, but he will always eat ice cream.

• Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• Usually, I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today.

• Her knees ached from jogging; moreover, her shoes were starting to wear out.

• I really didn’t like the movie even though the acting was good.

• The man was mean because he was lonely, but his attitude only made his situation worse.

What kind of sentence has TWO simple sentences?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

What kind of sentence has ONE SUBJECT and ONE PREDICATE?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

The house's roof is red.

What kind of sentence is this?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Jelly likes flowers while Jenny likes butterflies.

What are the 2 subjects in this compound sentence?

• flowers and butterflies

• Jelly and Jenny

• Them

• They

I ran fast because the bear is chasing me.

What is the linking word in this sentence?

• chasing

• because

• ran

• fast