Sentence Types

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This type of sentence has one independent clause. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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simple

Answer explanation

A simple sentence consists of one independent clause, making it the correct choice. In contrast, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences contain multiple clauses.

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This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

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compound-complex

Answer explanation

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. Therefore, the correct answer is 'compound-complex' as it meets all the criteria specified.

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This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction.

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compound

Answer explanation

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses connected by a comma and a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but'). This matches the description given in the question, making 'compound' the correct answer.

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This type of sentence has 1 independent clause and at least 1 subordinate clause.

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complex

Answer explanation

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. This distinguishes it from simple sentences (one independent clause) and compound sentences (two or more independent clauses).

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Identify the sentence type: Since Haley's dad is in prison, her uncle takes care of her. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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complex

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Since Haley's dad is in prison, her uncle takes care of her' contains a dependent clause ('Since Haley's dad is in prison') and an independent clause ('her uncle takes care of her'), making it a complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type of this sentence: Haley's dad is in prison, so her uncle takes care of her. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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compound

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Haley's dad is in prison, so her uncle takes care of her' is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'so'.

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Identify the sentence type of this sentence: Since Haley's dad is in prison, her uncle takes care of her, and he obviously loves her very much.

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compound-complex

Answer explanation

The sentence contains multiple independent clauses ('her uncle takes care of her' and 'he obviously loves her very much') and a dependent clause ('Since Haley's dad is in prison'), making it a compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type of this sentence: Haley's dad is in prison. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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simple

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Haley's dad is in prison' is a simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject ('Haley's dad') and a predicate ('is in prison'). It does not have any dependent clauses.

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Identify the sentence type: The other students told Esteban that he should tell the story of his father. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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complex

Answer explanation

The sentence is complex because it contains an independent clause "The other students told Esteban" and a dependent clause "that he should tell the story of his father." This structure defines it as a complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: The other students told Esteban that he should tell the story of his father, and he finally acquiesced. Options: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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compound-complex

Answer explanation

The sentence contains two independent clauses ('The other students told Esteban...' and 'he finally acquiesced') joined by 'and', along with a dependent clause ('that he should tell the story of his father'). This makes it compound-complex.