Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 22 Public

#sentencevariation

Study Slideshow

Evelin held the ball in her hand and didn't know where to throw it.

Simple

15

Norma and Jesling drove to the park and ate lunch.

Simple

15

The cat and dog fought in the living room.

Simple

15

Mrs. Henning's favorite TV show is Halifax Redemption, but my Par Meh really likes Thai drama.

Compound

15

The police officer turned on his lights, and the red Mustang pulled to the side of the road.

Compound

15

Yakob walked the floor, and his employees were taking care of the stock room.

Compound

15

Although Diego loves country music, he also enjoys listening to jazz.

Complex

15

Moo Lay wanted to join the band because he plays the drums well.

Complex

15

Matin tried out for the school play and was thrilled when she earned the lead part!

Complex

15

Naing packed up all the camping gear after our tent was destroyed by a bear.

Complex

15

Dependent or Independent Clause: when Jibril wanted to go play soccer

Dependent

15

Dependent or Independent Clause: Erick's car sped down the freeway

Independent

15

What is an independent clause?

It has a subject and verb and can stand by itself.

25

What is a dependent clause?

It has a subject and verb, but it cannot stand on it's own.

25

What is the job of the subject of a sentence?

It tells who or what the sentence is about.

25

What is the job of the verb in a sentence?

It tells what the subject is or is doing>

25