Identifying Sentence Types

After finishing his homework, Tom went to the park, but he returned home to get his backpack.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Although she was tired from work, she decided to attend the meeting, and her colleagues appreciated her dedication.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

The dog barked loudly, and the neighbors complained about the noise.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Because it was raining heavily, we decided to postpone the outdoor event.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

We secured the windows because the storm was approaching.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

While Mary was cooking dinner, John set the table.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Timothy ran to the store, but he forgot to get milk.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

The family drove to the river and had a picnic before they went tubing.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

After taking the order and arranging the flowers, Samantha sent the order out for delivery.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

The teacher welcomed the students back from Christmas vacation with a big smile.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex