Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word or term.

A simple sentence is an _________________ _____________, which means that it includes a subject and verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

A _________________ __________________ is a sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a ________________________.

You might use a ___________ _______________ which includes an independent clause and at least one ______________ _____________.

A ____________ _______________ _____________ also can be used to provide descriptive details when communicating thoughts and ideas.

Each type of _______________ can help you interact well with others and express relationships between ideas.

A simple sentence is an independent clause, which means that it includes a subject and verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

A compound sentence is a sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

You might use a complex sentence which includes an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A compound complex sentence can be used to provide descriptive details when communicating thoughts and ideas.

Each type of sentence can help you interact well with others and express relationships between ideas.