Question

Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences(15 Points)

A simple sentence contains one __________ __________.


A compound sentence contains two __________ __________.


A complex sentence contains one ___________ __________ and one __________ __________.



What is the dictionary definition of independent?



Directions: Underline the independent clause and highlight the dependent clause.


Mrs. Reese went skiing, and then she went for hot chocolate.


I am doing my best to complete one random act of kindness each day.


Instead of doing homework, Riley and Olivia did all their work in study hall.

Answer 1

Independent clause

Independent clause

Independent clause

Independent clause

Answer 2

independent clause

independent clauses

independent clause / dependent clause

"not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence"

Mrs. Reese went skiing, and then she went for hot chocolate.

I am doing my best to complete one random act of kindness each day.

Instead of doing homework, Riley and Olivia did all their work in study hall.