Compound, Complex and Compound Complex Sentences

Randy rode many of the rides at the fair; Jeff tried only one.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

The guys went to the gym and lifted weights.

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Rick and James met at the arcade.

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Jon's serve looked good, but the judge called it out.

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Over at the pool, Sam was swimming laps.

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Michaela wanted her to stop, but she refused.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.3B

Lena jumped and knocked the ball over the net.

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The cake was beautiful; it was covered with lots of tiny flowers.

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When she was six, her family moved to Italy.

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Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Mia Hamm started playing soccer at a very young age.

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Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B