Identifying Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Front

We rang the doorbell, but no one answered.

Back

Compound

Front

I wrote Jane a letter while she was away at camp.

Back

Simple

Front

When Ms. Jones entered the room, we all became quiet.

Back

Complex

Front

Susan likes Chemistry more than Physics.

Back

Compound

Front

Mr. Nelson's garden at the back of his house is:

Back

Simple

Front

Since we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year.

Back

Complex

Front

When I'm tired, I'm not good company for anyone.

Back

Complex

Front

If you want your car clean, let George wash it.

Back

Complex

Front

Make this sentence complex: "When the rain began _ we were playing tennis."

Back

began, we were playing

Front

Compound sentence: "I worked all morning, and then I relaxed in the afternoon."

Back

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