Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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Identify the sentence type: "In prehistoric times, capybaras lived in North America, but now they are found only in Panama and South America."

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Compound

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Simple sentences are also called subordinate clauses.

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False

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A simple sentence has the basic elements: a subject, verb, and a(n)

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complement

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Identify the sentence type: "Although she had never skated on ice before, she had watched ice-skating competitions on television."

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: "Paul and Maria dance salsa and play various instruments."

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Compound

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Identify the sentence type: "After I heard Cristine's story, I admired her."

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: "Tigers are huge cats, but they aren't fast."

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Compound

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Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses.

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True

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Identify the sentence type: "Because I love ice cream, I usually go to the mall."

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Complex

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Identify the sentence type: "She saved every dollar, although it required perseverance."

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Complex