Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Identify the type of sentence: "The sun set, and the stars appeared."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.

• The cat slept on the mat.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Define a compound sentence.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the type of sentence: "Because she was tired, she went to bed early."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• The dog barked loudly.

• I like pizza, and I like pasta.

• When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Define a complex sentence.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence: "I wanted to go swimming, ___ it was too cold."

• because

• but

• although

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Select the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the complex sentence: "___ the movie started, we bought popcorn."

• And

• Before

• But

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Where should the comma and conjunction be placed in the following sentence to make it a compound sentence? "I wanted to play outside it was raining."

• After "outside"

• After "play"

• After "wanted"

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the error in the following sentence: "She was hungry she ate a sandwich."

• Missing conjunction

• Incorrect verb tense

• Incorrect subject-verb agreement

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept