Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

Match the following sentences to what type they are.

• Scott and Casey rode bikes after they ate breakfast.

• Complex

• I like to go shopping.

• Simple

• The baby threw its pacifier, and it threw its spoon

• Compound

We must go to bed when the clock strikes midnight.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Many soldiers fought in the war, and they received numerous medals.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

After we lost the game, we went shopping.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

You can’t teach an old dog, but cats can’t be taught anything at any age.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

My dog eats fruit of any kind, but she will not eat meat or cheese.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

Kelly applied for a job in accounting at the new medical facility in town.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

There is a microwave oven to my left, and on my right is a vase of fake flowers.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

Bosco chased his tail, but he never did catch it.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex

The funny dog chased his tail every day.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex