Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences and Text Evidence
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English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
The cat slept on the windowsill.
Since he was late, he ran to school.
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CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
She wanted to go to the beach, but it was too cold.
Since it was late, we decided to leave early.
The dog barked at the stranger.
Walking to school in the morning, Sarah saw a deer.
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CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is complex?
The sun was shining, so we went outside.
Although I studied, I still found the test difficult.
I like reading books.
The game was canceled, but we still went to practice.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
It contains at least two independent clauses.
It has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
It has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
It must have a conjunction.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
After the rain stopped, we saw a rainbow.
I finished my homework, and then I watched a movie.
I love spaghetti.
If you want to come over, call me first.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a subordinating conjunction used for?
To combine two independent clauses
To connect an independent clause and a dependent clause
To separate a compound sentence
To list items in a sentence
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is complex?
I wanted to go outside, but it was too cold.
If we leave now, we can catch the early bus.
She enjoys reading and writing.
The phone rang, so I answered it.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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