Directions: Read the following sentences. Identify each as either simple, compound, or complex. Write your answer on the line.
1. The ducks and geese flew south. _________________
2. Some birds swam or hunted for grain. ________________
3. Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat, it sometimes misses its mark.
_______________
4. Mr. Gleason runs a pet store, and his two children help him. ____________________
5. The store is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. ______________________
6. The cats are playmates, and both are good mouse hunters. ____________________
7. Tree squirrels, who are omnivores, can eat almost anything. ____________________
8. Many flocks of birds landed in a bird refuge. __________________________
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Compound
5. Simple
6. Compound
7. Complex
8. Simple
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Compound
5. Simple
6. Compound
7. Complex
8. Simple
To identify whether each sentence is simple, compound, or complex, we need to understand the structure of each type of sentence.
1. Simple Sentence: A simple sentence consists of one independent clause, which contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
2. Compound Sentence: A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses that are joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) or a semicolon.
3. Complex Sentence: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause for its meaning.
Now, let's analyze each sentence to determine its type:
1. The ducks and geese flew south. - Simple Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of one independent clause "The ducks and geese flew south," which expresses a complete thought.
2. Some birds swam or hunted for grain. - Compound Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of two independent clauses "Some birds swam" and "some birds hunted for grain," joined by the coordinating conjunction "or."
3. Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat, it sometimes misses its mark. - Complex Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of one independent clause "it sometimes misses its mark" and one dependent clause "Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat." The dependent clause "although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat" cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
4. Mr. Gleason runs a pet store, and his two children help him. - Compound Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of two independent clauses "Mr. Gleason runs a pet store" and "his two children help him," joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
5. The store is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. - Simple Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of one independent clause "The store is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays," which expresses a complete thought.
6. The cats are playmates, and both are good mouse hunters. - Compound Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of two independent clauses "The cats are playmates" and "both are good mouse hunters," joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
7. Tree squirrels, who are omnivores, can eat almost anything. - Simple Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of one independent clause "Tree squirrels can eat almost anything," which expresses a complete thought.
8. Many flocks of birds landed in a bird refuge. - Simple Sentence
Explanation: This sentence consists of one independent clause "Many flocks of birds landed in a bird refuge," which expresses a complete thought.
Based on the analysis above, the answers are:
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Compound
5. Simple
6. Compound
7. Simple
8. Simple