Creating Compound and Complex Sentences

Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.

• compound

• complex
  complex

• simple

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.

• compound

• complex

• simple

Although the sea turtle was tired, she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

• compound

• complex

• simple

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

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Find all the dependent clauses.

• The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.

• My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,

• because the sun was hidden

• since we won our first baseball game

Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

The Discoverers team finally won the trophy, so they were very excited.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex