Sentence Structures

What is a sentence with only one independent clause and no dependent clauses called?

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

True or False?

A compound sentence is always longer than a simple sentence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3A

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Walter wanted to play football, so he brought his ball to recess.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

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I'm wearing my favorite shirt today.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

What is a sentence with two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses called?

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

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Gracie loves to draw in her journal.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

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Because it is raining outside, we brought an umbrella to the bus stop.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

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We brought an umbrella to the bus stop because it was raining.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

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Halloween is October 31st, and Christmas is December 25th.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Practicing for 20 minutes at least 5 times a week is recommended to learn piano.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• none of these