Identify the following as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, or COMPLEX



Sentence Types

Grammar Practice

Spring 2013

Simple sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• My aunt enjoyed taking the hayride with you.

• China's Han Dynasty marked an official recognition of Confucianism.

Compound Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses but no dependent clauses.

• The clown frightened the little girl, and she ran off screaming.

• The Freedom Riders departed on May 4, 1961, and they were determined to travel through many southern states.

Complex Sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• After Mary added up all the sales, she discovered that the lemonade stand was 32 cents short

• While all of his paintings are fascinating, Hieronymus Bosch's triptychs, full of mayhem and madness, are the real highlight of his art.

Compound-Complex Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• Catch-22 is widely regarded as Joseph Heller's best novel, and because Heller served in World War II, which the novel satirizes, the zany but savage wit of the novel packs an extra punch.

Identify the following as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, or COMPLEX. Underline any independent clauses once and any subordinate clauses twice. Circle the conjunctions.

__________1. They were shivering; it was 15 degrees below zero.

__________2. The man walked down the street.

__________3. Although she was scared to death, Kathy gave a short speech to the class.

__________4. The snow was falling, and the wind was howling.

__________5. Before you buy that cat, you should consider future problems.

__________6. Jean lit a fire near the door, so the ice would melt.

__________7. The mother and father came out of the house and comforted the girl.

__________8. I will rake the leaves myself unless you want to join me.

__________9. Whenever George smiles at me, my heart melts.

__________10. The father called the dogcatcher and chased the dog.

Combine the following pairs into A) a compound sentence and B) a complex sentence. Circle the coordinating or subordinating conjunctions you use.

1. The paint was peeling on the ceiling. The landlord refused to paint it.

2. I wanted to see a romantic movie. My boyfriend wanted to see Enemy of the State.

3. My mother likes big dogs. We bought a Rottweiler.

4. Retrievers are intelligent and fearless. They can be trained as excellent hunting dogs.

5. I never study. I always pass my test.

Identify each as SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, or COMPOUND-COMPLEX. Underline each independent clause once and each dependent clause twice. Circle all conjunctions.

1. Dean will go to the fair if he finishes all of his chores.

2. Jeff wanted to get to the dance early, but his car had a flat tire.

3. School was canceled on Friday because it snowed Thursday night.

4. Because the dog was chasing him, John ran across the lawn and hid under a large bush.

5. The dog chased the little girl down the street.

6. If the students can agree on a speaker, the school will pay the cost.

7. Pete’s parents will buy him car on his sixteen birthday if he will pay for the insurance, so he is looking for a job.

8. I would really like to drive a sports car, but I could never afford one.

9. The long branches of the tree almost touched the ground.

10. There were over a hundred people in line, so we decided to skip the movie.

11. Until Scott learns the rules of the game, it will be hard for him to win.

12. The bus will eave at 8:30; everyone should be there by 8:20.

13. The plane for Topeka leaves at noon, and there is not another flight.

14. The football was ruined when the other team spray painted it.

15. The mother and father came out of the house and yelled at the children to be quiet.

16. You must finish your work in class, or you will have homework.

17. Unless you want homework, finish your work in class.

18. Because no one was hungry, we didn’t stop for dinner, so we arrived early.

19. I invited James and Jon to come to the party next Saturday night.

20. There is no reason to cook dinner if no one is hungry; we can have a snack later.

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