A simple sentence is one independent clause—a group of words that has a subject
and a verb and can stand by itself as a complete thought.
Example: The dog chased the ball.
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses linked by a word
such as and, but, or or.
Example: Mr. Roberts was a teacher, but he also coached soccer.
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses—a group of words that has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.
Example: Although he was a science teacher, Mr. Roberts also taught math.
Directions: Using the phrase provided below, write a sentence. THEN
label your sentences by writing simple, compound, or complex in
parentheses after each one.
Example: attended high school
Sentence using the phrase: My neighbor attended high school with my daughter, so
they drove together each morning.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence
1. liked to write poetry
Sentence using the phrase:
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Sentence Type: ___________________________
2. Although he was
Sentence using the phrase:
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Sentence Type: ___________________________
3. played soccer for his school team
Sentence using the phrase:
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Sentence Type: __________________________
1. She liked to write poetry and often submitted her work to literary magazines.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence
2. Although he was tired, he still managed to finish his homework before bed.
Sentence Type: Complex Sentence
3. He played soccer for his school team, but also enjoyed running track in the spring.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence