Clause Classifier

This worksheet guides students to classify sentences as either compound or complex based on their structure. Each sentence contains clues, such as conjunctions and clauses, to help students decide if it’s compound or complex. By labeling sentences correctly, students gain confidence in distinguishing between different clause structures. This worksheet supports the development of grammar awareness and sentence variety skills.

Working through this worksheet helps students develop a keen understanding of how compound and complex sentences differ and when to use each type. It strengthens their grammar knowledge by reinforcing concepts of clause dependency and conjunction use. Additionally, recognizing these structures enhances reading comprehension as students learn how sentence complexity affects meaning. The worksheet also promotes critical thinking as students analyze each sentence for structural cues.