Identifying Sentence Structure

Front

The three girls tried out for the softball team, but only two made varsity.

Back

Compound

Front

My brother ate the last piece of chocolate.

Back

Simple

Front

Chris plays baseball; Jenna golfs.

Back

Compound

Front

The baby fell back asleep at the park.

Back

Simple

Front

While at the park, the two small children played.

Back

Complex

Front

My friends are going to the movies tonight, but I am grounded.

Back

Compound

Front

The boy swims for the high school swim team.

Back

Simple

Front

Since the boy swims for the high school swim team, he practices every day.

Back

Complex

Front

Tree house destroyed during hurricane.

Back

Simple

Front

The landscape company cuts the grass on Saturdays.

Back

Simple