Compound-Complex Sentences

Front

Classify the sentence: "I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter." Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.

Back

compound-complex

Front

Identify the sentence type: David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

Back

compound-complex

Front

The rain forest is disappearing, _______ many of its plants and animals are disappearing too. Options: but, and, or

Back

and

Front

You can hike into the rain forest, _______ you can take a boat up the river.

Back

or

Front

Rain forests are generally very wet, ______ deserts are generally very dry.

Back

but

Front

Classify the sentence: "The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes." Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.

Back

complex

Front

Classify the sentence: After the two soccer players lost their game, they joined their other teammates for lunch, and they went to the movies. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

Back

compound-complex

Front

A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________.

Back

dependent clause (subordinate clause)

Front

Punctuate the sentence: When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.

Back

comma after home, comma after broken

Front

Punctuate the sentence: Although Jennifer says it isn't true I believe that Jaime is secretly in love with her but he hasn't told her because he is afraid of rejection.

Back

comma after true, comma between her and but