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 subject and verb ("I hope").
- Still counts as one independent 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
✔ Summary:
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Simple: 1, 4, 7
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Compound: 3, 6, 9
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Complex: 2, 5, 8
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of sentences worksheet simple compound complex.
