What defines a simple sentence?
Exploring Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, and Complex
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Liam Anderson
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Mathematics
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1st - 5th Grade
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The video tutorial discusses the differences between simple, compound, and complex sentences. Simple sentences contain one independent clause, while compound sentences have two or more independent clauses. Complex sentences consist of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Examples are provided to illustrate each type of sentence structure.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One independent clause
No clauses
Two or more independent clauses
One dependent clause
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example illustrates a simple sentence?
Since I am not on my Facebook page, I have more time to study
I am studying so I cannot check my Facebook
I am studying and my friends are too
I am studying
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is necessary for a sentence to be considered compound?
No complete thoughts
One independent clause
At least two independent clauses
At least one dependent clause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct example of a compound sentence.
I am studying because it's important
I am studying so I cannot check my Facebook
I am studying
Since I am not on my Facebook page, I have more time to study
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes a complex sentence from other types?
Only dependent clauses
No clauses at all
A single independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Multiple independent clauses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the complex sentence from the following options.
I am studying so I cannot check my Facebook
I am studying
Since I am not on my Facebook page, I have more time to study
I am studying and my friends are too
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What component is essential for forming a complex sentence?
Two independent clauses
One independent clause and multiple dependent clauses
Multiple dependent clauses
No independent clauses
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
I am studying
Since I am not on my Facebook page, I have more time to study
Both friends are studying
I am studying so I cannot check my Facebook
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