Sentence Structure

Front

Father put the baby to bed at 7, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.

Back

compound

Front

Vick didn't enjoy boating or water recreation due to her inability to swim.

Back

complex

Front

I wanted a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store.

Back

compound-complex

Front

Correctly written sentence:

Back

When I play a game on PlayStation, I have to stay focused.

Front

Complex sentence example:

Back

When I get to the bottom of the mountain, I want to sit beside the stream.

Front

The team scored three touchdowns, punted twice, and rushed for a thousand yards.

Back

simple

Front

Father is bigger than me, yet I fit in his pants.

Back

compound

Front

Governors taking bribes from construction companies betray public trust.

Back

complex

Front

I screamed and banged pots; when the bear roared, Sheila ran away.

Back

compound-complex

Front

David wanted a camera and was determined to buy one when he had the money.

Back

compound-complex