G04 ELA Grammar EOS 2 Review - Compound and Complex Sentences

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• complex sentence

• I went to Disney Land

• compound sentence

• I went to Disneyland and I had fun.

• simple sentence

• When I was six, I went to Disneyland.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• The pronghorn antelope is fast but cheetahs are faster.

• complex sentence

• The pronghorn antelope is fast.

• simple sentence

• Cheetahs are fast because they are adapted for speed.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• The teacher helped me to write better and my coach helped me to play soccer better.

• simple sentence

• Although I was already a good writer, my teacher helped me write better.

• complex sentence

• The teacher helped me to write better.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• simple sentence

• The movie started, so we should be quiet.

• complex sentence

• The movie already began.

• compound sentence

• While my brother played a game, I watched a movie.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• compound sentence

• I need to go home early.

• simple sentence

• After I finish the test, I need to go home.

• complex sentence

• Should I go home now or should I go home later?

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Match the following sentences to their sentence type.

• complex sentence

• My parents don't allow me to have a tablet.

• simple sentence

• Before I go to university, I will get an iPad.

• compound sentence

• My parents don't let me have an iPad nor can I have a Playstation.

Answer explanation

Simple sentences do not have conjunctions.  Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).  Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (I SAW A WABUB).

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

F - ........ - Gives a reason.

Answer explanation

For gives a reason.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

A - ........ - Adds more information

Answer explanation

And adds more information.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

N - ........ - Means not this and not that

Answer explanation

Nor means not this and not that.

Write the correct coordinating conjunction.

B - ........ - Shows contrast (difference)

Answer explanation

But shows a contrast or difference in ideas.