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Simple Sentence
#1 Which sentence is the simple sentence? A. I love your new shoes! B. The cat ran very fast, but couldn't catch the mouse. I love your new shoes!
#2 Pick out the simple sentence. A. I have two brothers and one sister. B. The jet took off fast, since they were late. I have two brothers and one sister.
#3 Find the simple sentence. A. The dog ran fast, but couldn't catch the cat. B. I have a poodle. I have a poodle.
#4 Find the simple sentence. A. We will read a new book today. B. We will read a new book, and write a summary of the story. We will read a new book.
#5 A. I like broccoli and spinach, but I don't like corn. b. I like broccoli and spinach. I like broccoli and spinach.
Compound Sentence
#1 Find the compound sentence. A. The little boy ate cake for his birthday, but didn't eat ice cream. B. The little boy ate cake, since it was his birthday. The little boy ate cake for his birthday, but didn't eat ice cream.
#2 Find the compound sentence. A. It is raining, but is not thundering. B. It is raining, because the weather man said it would. It is raining, but is not thundering.
#3 Find the compound sentence. A. Lunch is at 11:25, although we will eat late. B. Lunch is at 11:25, and I am hungry. Lunch is at 11:25, and I am hungry.
#4 Find the compound sentence. A, We have a test today, and I will make an A. B. We have a test today, since today isThursday. We have a test today, and I will make an A.
#5 Find the compound sentence. A. Today is a beautiful day, and I can play outside. B. Since today is a beautiful day, I will play outside. Today is a beautiful day, and I will play outside.
Complex Sentence
#1 A. Since I have a new game, I will not go outside. B. I have a new game! Since I have a new game, I will not go outside.
#2 A. Because it is wet outside, I can't play. B. I will play outside all day, but I might get wet. Because it is wet outside, I can't play.
#3 A. I see a snake! B. After I go outside, I see a snake! After I go outside, I see a snake!
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