Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure

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English

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

My dog begs for food despite having plenty.

Back

Complex

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I ask teachers for help but feel lost alone.

Back

Compound-complex

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I ran into my old babysitter while shopping at the mall.

Back

Complex

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I want to try out for the basketball team, but I'm not tall enough to succeed.

Back

Compound-complex

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I wish I could find something to do, so I wouldn't feel bored.

Back

Compound

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Favorite color is purple, but I can't find purple purses that fit my things.

Back

Compound-complex

Answer explanation

Yet is the coordinating conjunction and that is the subordinator. Since this sentence has both it is a compound-complex.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

My mom should buy me ice cream every day.

Back

Simple

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I told my sister I would help her, or owe her for life if I didn't.

Back

Compound-complex