SENTENCE TYPES | English Lesson

SENTENCE TYPES In today's lesson, Kevin teaches you how to identify simple, compound, and complex sentences. -- FREE PRACTICE BELOW -- DIRECTIONS: Write whether each sentence is simple, compound, or complex. 1. Two months ago, we went on a fishing trip. 2. We showed up on time, but they didn’t let us in. 3. If you get the chance, can you mow the lawn? 4. I caught the ball and put it through the hoop. 5. Rain, sleet, and snow are all common in Michigan. 6. Before you leave, can you do the dishes? 7. They messed up their presentation, so they had to redo it. 8. I will take the test after I finish studying. 9. You can come inside with us, or you can wait in the car. 10. The pilot and his crew flew over the Atlantic Ocean and landed on a remote island. ANSWERS: 1. Simple (only one independent clause) 2. Compound (multiple independent clauses joined by a conjunction) 3. Complex (one independent clause and one dependent clause) 4. Simple (only one independent clause) 5. Simple (only one independent clause) 6. Complex (one independent clause and one dependent clause) 7. Compound (multiple independent clauses joined by a conjunction) 8. Complex (one independent clause and one dependent clause) 9. Compound (multiple independent clauses joined by a conjunction) 10. Simple (only one independent clause) #education #englishgrammar #satprep