Sentence Types Compound Complex

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

An avid reader, Trevor attends weekly book club meetings and finishes several novels every month.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2 or more independent clauses and at least 1 dependent clause is called a...​ (a)  

• Compound-Complex Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Simple Sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

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

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Pam is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A