Since nobody went grocery shopping, we decided to go out for dinner.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
complex-compound sentence
Jenn likes to cook, but she doesn't enjoy baking.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
complex-compound sentence
I was late for work, but it wasn't a problem because my boss is understanding.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
Jennifer and Liz decided the garage needed to be cleaned and organized this weekend.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
complex-compound sentence
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
We are really looking forward to vacation this year.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Before David left, he made sure all the doors were locked.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
My mom made the lemon cake that Grandma used to make for us.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Sue, who is always late, missed first period again.
A compound sentence is formed when two independent clauses are joined by . . .
a comma and FANBOYS
A complex sentence contains
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses
An independent clause has
a subject and a verb and is a complete thought
A dependent clause
has a subject and verb and is an incomplete thought
A compound sentence has
2 independent clauses
A simple sentence has
1 independent clause
A compound-complex sentence has
2 or more independent clauses & 1 or more dependent clauses
A comma in a complex sentence is REQUIRED when
the dependent clause is at the beginning of a sentence
