Directions: Choose the correct answer.
Which option describes a complex sentence?
A. a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and a conjunction
B. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
C. a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
D. a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Which option best describes a compound-complex sentence?
A. an independent and dependent clause
B. a subject and a verb
C. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
Answer all of them
1. B. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
2. D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
What are the 7 coordinating conjunctions? Hint: They make the acronym FANBOYS.
The 7 coordinating conjunctions are:
F - for
A - and
N - nor
B - but
O - or
Y - yet
S - so
Directions: Use the sentence to answer the question.
Joe has enough money to buy the soccer ball or the soccer video game.
Which type of relationship does the conjunction “or” suggest?
A. a cause and effect
B. a choice
C. an outcome
D. a reason
I wanted to buy the movie, but I was a dollar short.
Which type of relationship does the conjunction but signal in the sentence?
A. contrasting outcome
B. gives a reason
C. additional information
D. rejection
1. B. a choice
2. A. contrasting outcome
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 **conjunction**.
You might use a **complex sentence** which includes an independent clause and at least one **dependent clause**.
A **compound-complex sentence** also 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.
Directions: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
Independent Clause -
Dependent Clause -
Independent Clause: An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause for its meaning and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Directions: Use the chart in Lesson 5 to complete the chart below. Please write your OWN examples.
Sentence Structure
How Sentence Structure can be used
Your OWN example sentence
Simple Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound Sentence