Sentence Types - Complex and Compound-Complex

Sentence Types - Complex and Compound-Complex

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Bell Ringer Question from last presentation:

What is the difference between simple and compound sentences?

Complex Sentences

• Two clauses--one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

• The dependent clause will be attached to the independent clause with a subordinating conjunction.

• Subordinating conjunctions are words like: although, if, when, since, because, whenever, and so on...

My mom smiled when I made dinner.

• My mom smiled when I made dinner.

• My mom smiled is a complete thought.

• When I made dinner is not a complete thought.

• When is not a FANBOYS.

Multiple Choice

Although my friends begged me, I did not go to the basketball game.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

I learned English perfectly because I studied very hard.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

I learned English perfectly because of watching television.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

Since he was 15, he should not have been driving that car.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

Well, I was thinking the exact same thing!

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Multiple Choice

We all have a great time when Uncle Bob visits.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Compound-Complex

• Contains at least 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause joined by a FANBOYS or ; and subordinating conjunction.

• I would have purchased the cheese that you like, but it was too expensive.

Multiple Choice

He said he didn't mind if I stayed home; it soon became clear he wasn't being honest

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Although we lived there for ten years, we are moving in May.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

As soon as I heard the news, I called Nathan, and we made plans to celebrate.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Even though Trina slept late, she made it to school on time, but it was close.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

I passed the test, but I would have gotten a perfect score if I had studied for the vocabulary section.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

I was wearing my navy linen suit, a crisp white shirt, a red tie, black loafers, and a can-do attitude accentuated by a warm smile.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex