Clauses and Sentence Types Simple and Complex

In the summer, I love to read.

• Simple

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

We ran home and ate dinner.

• Simple

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

After we went to the movie, we all went out for pizza.

• Simple

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

We have to close the business for the day if he does not arrive.

• Simple

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• She laughed.

• He ran quickly.

• Because the cat was hungry, it meowed.

• The sun is shining.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?

• Because she was late.

• If you can dream it.

• She sings beautifully.

• When the rain starts.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes up a complex sentence?

• independent clause + dependent clause

• independent clause +CONJUNCTION+ independent clause

• independent clause + independent clause

• independent clause + independent clause + dependent clause

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The local doctor refuses to treat the baby because the couple is too poor to pay. 

• Simple 

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• Because she was hungry, she ate a sandwich.

• The man who walked by was tall.

• She smiled.

• If you are tired, you should rest.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

A complex sentence has...

• two or more independent clauses

• two or more dependent clauses

• one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

• one dependent clause

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B