4. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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Mr. Brooks couldn't find the keys to the computer lab.

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a complex sentence

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Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.

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a complex sentence

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Mrs. Geller's opinion was agreed upon by all.

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a compound sentence

Front

A simple sentence that stands alone is ___________.

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an independent clause

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Sarah and Karen planned to return to Canada.

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a simple sentence

Front

FANBOYS or semicolons join clauses in:

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compound sentences

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Kelly stayed home due to a sore throat.

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complex sentence

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Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

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simple sentence

Front

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is ___________.

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a complex sentence

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The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.

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simple sentence