Let's go through each sentence and determine whether it is
simple,
compound, or
complex. Here's a quick review of the definitions:
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Simple sentence: One independent clause (a subject and a verb that can stand alone as a complete thought).
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Compound sentence: Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).
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Complex sentence: One independent clause and at least one dependent clause (starts with a subordinating conjunction like AAWWUBBIS: As, Although, After, While, When, Unless, Because, Before, If, Since).
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1. Do you want to go to the park?
- This is one question with one independent clause.
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✔ Simple
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2. While Max was at recess, he fell and hurt his knee.
- "While Max was at recess" is a dependent clause (starts with *While* – a subordinating conjunction).
- "He fell and hurt his knee" is an independent clause.
- One independent + one dependent →
✔ Complex
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3. Do you have a dog, or do you have a cat?
- Two independent questions joined by *or* (a FANBOYS word).
- This is two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
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✔ Compound
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4. My mom packed me an apple for lunch.
- One independent clause.
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✔ Simple
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5. My favorite subject is reading because I love good books.
- "My favorite subject is reading" = independent clause.
- "because I love good books" = dependent clause (starts with *because* – a subordinating conjunction).
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✔ Complex
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6. Maria wanted to go to school, but she was sick.
- Two independent clauses: "Maria wanted to go to school" and "she was sick".
- Joined by *but* (FANBOYS).
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✔ Compound
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7. I hope I do well on my test!
- One independent clause: "I hope I do well on my test."
- Note: "I do well on my test" is a noun clause acting as the object of "hope", but the entire sentence has only one main clause.
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✔ Simple
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8. I feed my dog before I leave.
- "I feed my dog" = independent clause.
- "before I leave" = dependent clause (starts with *before* – a subordinating conjunction).
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✔ Complex
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9. I woke up early, and I am dressed for school.
- Two independent clauses: "I woke up early" and "I am dressed for school".
- Joined by *and* (FANBOYS).
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✔ Compound
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Simple
2.
Complex
3.
Compound
4.
Simple
5.
Complex
6.
Compound
7.
Simple
8.
Complex
9.
Compound
Let me know if you'd like explanations in simpler terms or want to practice more!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound complex simple sentences worksheet.
