Compound Complex Simple Compound Complex

It was so hot outside, but I competed in the race anyway.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Find all the independent clauses.

• The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.

• A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.

• the purple grape

• sitting on my chair

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

I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

The tan and white dog was happy and glad he had a good home.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

That was such a good game!

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex