What kind of sentence is this?
Read through the following sentences, and make the choice about whether it is a simple, compound or complex sentence.
E.g. Do you want to go to the park?
→ This sentence is simple because it has one independent clause.
While Max was at recess, he fell and hurt his knee.
→ This sentence is a compound because it has two independent clauses.
Do you have a dog, or do you have a cat?
→ This sentence is Compound because it has two independent clauses.
My mum packed me an apple for lunch.
→ This sentence is simple because it has one independent clause.
My favourite subject is reading because I love interesting books.
→ This sentence is compound because it has two independent clauses.
Maria wanted to go to school, but she was sick.
→ This sentence is compound because it has two independent clauses.
I hope I do well on my test!
→ This sentence is simple because it has one independent clause.
I feed my dog before I leave my house because I don’t want him to be hungry while I am gone.
→ This sentence is complex because it has at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
I woke up early, and I am dressed for school.
→ This sentence is complex because it has at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.