Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

What conjunctions are commonly used in compound sentences?

• and, but, or

• if, because, although

• when, while, since

• so, yet, for

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Provide an example of a complex sentence.

• 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

• 'I like to read books.'

• 'She runs every morning.'

• 'He is tall and plays basketball.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Molly went to the store.'

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains multiple clauses and expresses complex ideas.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that lacks a subject or a verb.

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

How can you identify a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

• A compound sentence is always a question.

• A compound sentence has no conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is a question or command.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

• A compound sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, while a complex sentence has two or more independent clauses.

• A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A compound sentence contains only dependent clauses, while a complex sentence contains only independent clauses.

• A compound sentence is always longer than a complex sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the type of sentence: 'Although Molly went to the store, Jimmy went to the library.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the type of sentence: 'Paula went to the bank because Jimmy had already gone to the store.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A clause that begins with a coordinating conjunction.

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

• A clause that contains a subject but no verb.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

• To simplify ideas and make them easier to understand.

• To show relationships between ideas, such as cause and effect or contrast.

• To create a sense of urgency in writing.

• To limit the number of ideas presented in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B