1. Sentence Structure Practice!
By: Alex Cortez

2. Complex Sentences Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie.

3. ANSWERS!

4. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
YES
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie.

5. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie.
There is only one Independent cause and no subordinating conjuction, so this is a simple sentence, NO

6. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie. NO
This is two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction, so it is a compound sentence.

7. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie.
YES

8. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie. NO
This is a dependent clause and two independent clauses, which means that it is a Complex-compound sentence.

9. Complex Sentences Answers
Complex Sentences Answers Write Yes If the sentence is complex, and write no if it is not. If the answer is no, explain why.
When I ate lunch, I realized that I don't like pickles.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I like to eat pizza, but I only like pinapple pizza.
My mom goes to Ecuador because she grew up there.
When I go swimmimg, I hold my breath, and I blow bubbles.
Before I ate my pie. NO
This is just a dependent clause. It is not a complete sentence or thought.

10. SIMPLE
SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11. What is a simple sentence?????
Answer this on a seperate sheet of paper.

12. What is a simple sentence?????
Answer this on a seperate sheet of paper
A Simple Sentence is a sentence that has one subject and one verb. It is one independent clause.
An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself. it has a subject and a predicate. Independent clauses express one complete thought.

13. Draw a check mark next to all of the simple sentences.
____ I like to eat bananas and apples.
____ My favorite sport is Hockey because I get to ice skate.
____ Liona is my best friend and she is my friend because.
____ Swimming is what I like best.
____ When I am cold, I drink hot chocolate.
____ I love to roller skate and I like to eat pizza at the roller rink.

14. Draw a check mark next to all of the simple sentences.
ANSWERS
Draw a check mark next to all of the simple sentences.
____ I like to eat bananas and apples.
____ My favorite sport is Hockey because I get to ice skate.
____ Liona is my best friend and she is my friend because.
____ Swimming is what I like best.
____ When I am cold, I drink hot chocolate.
____ I love to roller skate and I like to eat pizza at the roller rink.

15. COMP
OUND
SENTENCE

16. Circle the coordinating conjunction and comma in the sentences below
Circle the coordinating conjunction and comma in the sentences below. If there is not a coordinating conjunction, put an x on the nunber of the sentence.
I walk to school, or I ride the bus to school.
When I get home, I do my homework.
I eat a snack after school, but I do my homework before I eat.
I finish my homework everyday, for I want to get good grades in school.
When I get good grades in school, I am happy.

17. ANSWERS X Complex Complex X
Circle the coordinating conjunction in the Compound sentences below. If there is not a coordinating conjunction, put an x on the nunber of the sentence, and say what type of sentence it is.
ANSWERS
I walk to school, or I ride the bus to school.
When I get home, I do my homework.
I eat a snack after school, but I do my homework before I eat.
I finish my homework everyday, for I want to get good grades in school.
When I get good grades in school, I am happy. X
Complex
Complex X

18. Compound-
Complex
Sentences

19. Circle all the sentences that are compound-complex.
When I go to the pool, I wear a swimsuit, and I bring a towel to the pool.
Alana and Kate like to eat pie, and they want to have a picnic because they are best friends.
My mom helps me with my homework, so I get good grades in school while having fun.
When I eat a banana, I forget to throw away the peel.
Before my sister does her homework, she likes to eat a snack, and I like to do my homework before I eat.
Katie does her homework with Ana, and Ana does her homework with Lily, while Lily does different homework.

20. Circle all the sentences that are compound-complex.
When I go to the pool, I wear a swimsuit, and I bring a towel to the pool.
Alana and Kate like to eat pie, and they want to have a picnic because they are best friends.
My mom helps me with my homework, so I get good grades in school while having fun.
When I eat a banana, I forget to throw away the peel.
Before my sister does her homework, she likes to eat a snack, and I like to do my homework before I eat.
Katie does her homework with Ana, and Ana does her homework with Lily, while Lily does different homework.

21. Good Luck on the Quiz! :)