Simple, Compound or Complex? is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on naming the structure of a sentence, aligned to Common Core standard L.4.1. It prints 3 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Simple, Compound or Complex?

L.4.1

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Sort each sentence into the right column.

1.Sort each one: Simple or Compound or Complex?

Sort: The kettle boiled, and Grandma made tea., The old clock ticked loudly., Although it was cold, we went for a walk., We stayed inside because it was raining., You can paint, or you can draw., My sister plays the drums.

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2.Sort each one: Simple or Compound or Complex?

Sort: The power went off, so we lit a candle., Snow covered the whole town., The dog barked, and the cat ran up a tree., While Dad cooked, we set the table., The museum opens at nine., She smiled when she saw the cake.

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3.Sort each one: Simple or Compound or Complex?

Sort: We can walk, or we can take the bus., I brushed my teeth before I went to bed., If you finish early, you can read a book., A fox crept across the field., It started to rain, so we went inside., The bus stopped at the corner.

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LessonPrint · L.4.1 · Set 11 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Simple, Compound or Complex?

Set 11. Prints on its own sheet.

1.1. Although it was cold, we went for a walk. — Complex 2. My sister plays the drums. — Simple 3. The kettle boiled, and Grandma made tea. — Compound 4. The old clock ticked loudly. — Simple 5. We stayed inside because it was raining. — Complex 6. You can paint, or you can draw. — Compound
2.1. She smiled when she saw the cake. — Complex 2. Snow covered the whole town. — Simple 3. The dog barked, and the cat ran up a tree. — Compound 4. The museum opens at nine. — Simple 5. The power went off, so we lit a candle. — Compound 6. While Dad cooked, we set the table. — Complex
3.1. A fox crept across the field. — Simple 2. I brushed my teeth before I went to bed. — Complex 3. If you finish early, you can read a book. — Complex 4. It started to rain, so we went inside. — Compound 5. The bus stopped at the corner. — Simple 6. We can walk, or we can take the bus. — Compound

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.4.1 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.