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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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  • Identify the INDEPENDET clause. - Since Lei can't talk to his friends in person, he communicates with them online.
    he communicates with them online.
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: the horse jumped the fence
    Independent
  • Is this sentence correctly or incorrectly written? The day felt long, because we had nothing to do.
    incorrect
  • until
    :-)
  • The police officer turned on his lights, and the red Mustang pulled to the side of the road.
    Compound
  • The manager of the store walked the floor, and his employees were taking care of the stock room.
    Compound
  • Isabella tried out for the school play and was thrilled when she earned the lead part!
    Complex
  • My mom set the groceries on the counter, and the dog ran off with his food.
    Compound
  • I wanted to join the band because I play the saxophone well.
    Complex
  • Is this sentence correctly or incorrectly written? We can swim in the pool as soon as you put on sunscreen.
    correct
  • List 5 subordinate conjunctions
    After, Although, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since
  • Mark held the ball in his hand and didn't know where to throw it.
    Simple
  • When Mark was new at school, Moumin was the first to befriend him.
    Complex
  • Kelly wanted to go ice skating, but Natalie desired to go to the bowling alley.
    Compound
  • The pineapple sat on the counter.
    Simple
  • while
  • Christie and William drove to the park and ate lunch.
    Simple
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: a car sped down the freeway
    Independent
  • The man's suit did not match his tie.
    Simple
  • T/F When adverb clauses begin sentences, a comma should come after the clause.
    True
  • Is this sentence correctly or incorrectly written? Queen Anne’s lace, which is a white flower, is a wild carrot.
    correct
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: when she wanted to go skiing
    Dependent
  • Make a complex sentence using 'since as the subordinate conjunction. (Use the gif to help you think of ideas!)
    Since I am hungry, I will make bacon and eggs.
  • What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?
    A compound sentence has 2 independent clauses. A complex sentence has 1 independent clause and 1 DEPENDENT clause
  • Make a complex sentence using 'Although' as the subordinate conjunction. (Use the gif to help you think of ideas!)
    Although it is a long walk, I am determined to make it to the top.
  • My favorite TV show is Supernatural, but my sister really likes The Vampire Diaries.
    Compound
  • Although Jessica loved country music, she also enjoyed listening to jazz.
    Complex
  • Dependent or Independent Clause: after cleaning the living room
    Dependent
  • The cat and dog fought in the living room.
    Simple
  • We packed up all the camping gear after our tent was destroyed by a bear.
    Complex
  • Is this sentence correctly or incorrectly written? Elephants, although they are large, are not predators.
    correct