Identifying Sentence Types
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min· Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify and classify simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 4:33
Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences | Learning English
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, which means it has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.
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Compound sentences combine two or more independent clauses, often joined by a coordinating conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.
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Complex sentences include one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses; dependent clauses do not express a complete thought on their own.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify each of the following sentences as simple, compound, or complex: 1. The dog barked loudly. 2. Because it was raining, I took my umbrella. 3. She went to the store, but she didn't buy anything.”
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