Simple
Compound
Complex
24 Task Cards and 24 QR Answer Code Cards
Use these 24 task cards to provide further reinforcement of the skills of identifying
the simple sentence, compound sentence, and complex sentence. They could also serve
as a means of informal assessment and provide you with information to dictate
further teaching and learning. 24 QR answer codes are included to make this
activity fun.
Students check their answers via the QR codes or by referring to the answer sheet.
Glue each QR Code Card to the back of its corresponding number task card,
alternatively, print QR Codes on Avery’s Matte White Full-Sheet Color Printing Labels
or similar and label each task card with its corresponding number QR Code Card.
These 24 task cards feature characters from the much-loved fairytale, Cinderella.
This is sure to add an element of fun to this grammar activity.
24 Task Cards and 24 QR Answer Code Cards
GREAT ASSESSMENT TOOL
To assess students’ ability to identify and
differentiate between the simple sentence,
compound sentence, and complex sentence.
Place in Literacy Centers.
Use as an extension activity for early
finishers.
Play Scoot
Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Cinderella was a
kind and loving girl.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
She worked hard,
yet she never
complained.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Even though Cinderella
worked very hard, her
step-mother did not
like her.
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Cinderella’s two
step-sisters were
often mean to her.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Cinderella’s two stepsisters were not only
mean, but they
were also very lazy.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
After Cinderella had done
all the work, she would sit
by the fireplace and cry.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
The prince decided to
throw a ball for all
the people in the
kingdom.
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When the fairy
godmother saw Cinderella
crying, she used her
magic wand to help her
go the ball.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
The fairy godmother
waved her wand and
Cinderella got a beautiful
dress and pretty glass
slippers.
The fairy godmother waved her
magic wand and turned the
mice into horses.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
As soon as the fairy godmother
waved her wand, the pumpkin
turned into a beautiful carriage.
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Once the mice turned into
horses, they were prancing with
joy and excitement.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
The prince couldn’t take
his eyes off Cinderella,
for he had fallen in love
with her.
Cinderella rode to
the ball in her
beautiful carriage.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
As soon as the clock struck
twelve, Cinderella realized
she had to leave the ball
and rush home.
Cinderella had never been
this happy in a long time and
she feared it would all end
too soon.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
The prince had fallen in love
with Cinderella and sent his
men to find her.
As she ran down the stairs,
her beautiful glass slipper
came loose.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
The two mean sisters
tried on the glass
slipper, but it didn’t
fit.
Cinderella’s stepmother
also tried to push her
foot inside the slipper.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, and Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
When it was Cinderella's
turn, the glass slipper fit
perfectly.
All the ladies in the kingdom
tried the glass slipper, but it
would not fit any of them.
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
If it was not for the fairy
godmother and her magic wand,
this story would not have had a
happy ending.
The prince and
Cinderella lived happily
ever after.
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, Complex Sentence
Your Task: There are 24 task cards in this activity. Read the sentence on each task card and write if each sentence is a
simple sentence, compound sentence, or a complex sentence. Use the QR Codes or answer sheet to check your answers when
you finish.
Card
No.
Simple, Compound, or Complex
Card
No.
1
13
2
14
3
15
4
16
5
17
6
18
7
19
8
20
9
21
10
22
11
23
12
24
Simple, Compound, or Complex
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Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, Complex Sentence
Your Task: There are 24 task cards in this activity. Read the sentence on each task card and write if each sentence is a
simple sentence, compound sentence, or a complex sentence. Use the QR Codes or answer sheet to check your answers when
you finish. ANSWER SHEET
Card
No.
Simple, Compound, or Complex
Card
No.
Simple, Compound, or Complex
1
simple sentence
13
simple sentence
2
compound sentence
14
complex sentence
3
complex sentence
15
compound sentence
4
simple sentence
16
complex sentence
5
compound sentence
17
complex sentence
6
complex sentence
18
simple sentence
7
simple sentence
19
compound sentence
8
complex sentence
20
simple sentence
9
compound sentence
21
compound sentence
10
simple sentence
22
complex sentence
11
complex sentence
23
simple sentence
12
complex sentence
24
complex sentence
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QR CODE CARDS
After attempting the task cards, students will have
fun using these QR codes to check their answers.
Glue each QR code to the back of the corresponding
number task card. Alternatively, print QR Codes on
Avery’s Matte White Full-Sheet Color Printing Labels
or similar and label each task card with its
corresponding number QR Code Card.
**You will need a QR Code Reader like i-nigma (free
download) or similar to access this feature.
QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#1
#2
#3
#4
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#6
#5
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#7
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#8
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#9
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#11
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#10
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#12
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#13
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#15
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#14
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#16
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#17
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#19
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#18
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#20
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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QR Code Cards: Cut and glue at the back of each corresponding number task card.
#21
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#23
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#22
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
#24
Simple, Compound, or Complex Sentence
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