Complex Sentences

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, I'm going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the Above

I am not hungry because I ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

I'm going to put orange or pink frosting on the cupcakes since those are Andrea's favorite colors.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

We're going to be late if we don't hurry!

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

Which compound sentence is written correctly?

• My dog can do tricks, and she makes me laugh.

• My dog can do tricks and she makes me laugh.

• My dog can do tricks. And she makes me laugh.

• My dog can do tricks and, she makes me laugh.

My voice was shaking when it was my turn to speak.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Harry Potter book in the van.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• None of the above

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• The animals in the mountains can be loud at night.

• The morning is so bright, and the night is as black as the sea.

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

• The valley is a very quiet place to sit and think at night.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences?
I like to send e-mail.  My friend likes to write letters.

• Whenever I like to send e-mail, my friend likes to write letters.

• I like to send e-mail, but my friend likes to write letters.

• I like to send e-mail, and my friend likes to write letters.

• I like to send e-mail, for my friend likes to write letters.

What is the best way to combine these 2 simple sentences?
My friend likes to cover her envelopes with hearts. She also likes to cover her envelope with flowers.

• My friend likes hearts and flowers on her envelopes.

• My friend likes to cover her envelope with hearts and flowers.

• My friend likes envelopes if they have hearts and flowers.

• My friend likes to cover her envelopes with hearts, and flowers.