4. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
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- Q1Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.Compound SentenceComplex SentenceSimple Sentence20sEditDelete
- Q2Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.Complex SentenceCompound SentenceSimple Sentence20sEditDelete
- Q3Mrs. Geller gave her opinion, and everyone agreed.Simple SentenceCompound SentenceComplex Sentence20sEditDelete
- Q4A simple sentence that stands alone is ___________.an independent clausea phrasea dependent clause20sEditDelete
- Q5Sarah and Karen had planned to return to Canada.Compound SentenceComplex SentenceSimple Sentence20sEditDelete
- Q6In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?complex sentencessimple sentencescompound sentences20sEditDelete
- Q7Kelly remained at home because she had a sore throat.simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q8Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.compound sentencecomplex sentencesimple sentence20sEditDelete
- Q9A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is ___________.a compound sentencea simple sentencea complex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q10The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.compound sentencesimple sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q11My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.complex sentencecompound sentencesimple sentence20sEditDelete
- Q12Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.complex sentencesimple sentencecompound sentence20sEditDelete
- Q13Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home.simple sentencecomplex sentencecompound sentence20sEditDelete
- Q14His left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q15While the music played, Rodney sneaked in through the side door.compound sentencesimple sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q16Dr. Matthews tried, but it simply was not enough to save his life.complex sentencecompound sentencesimple sentence20sEditDelete
- Q17Eric ran the rest of the way home because he was scared.compound sentencesimple sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q18A clause that cannot stand alone is __________.a simple sentencean independent clausea complex sentencea dependent clause20sEditDelete
- Q19You dislike him, but that doesn't matter.simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentence20sEditDelete
- Q20Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.simple sentencecomplex sentencecompound sentence20sEditDelete