Sentence TyPes
Name
Review
classify each of the following sentences as one of the following:
s) simple cD) compound cx) complex cc)
compound complex
1. lf you do not help me, lwill fail the course'
2. I have investigated the new building proiect thoroughly'
3.
Marcia lives in Houston, but her brother John lives here'
4. since we have begun this discussion, you have refused to listen'
5. lf he changes his mind, order him to leave'
.
6. A woman, who was wearing a big hat, sat in front of me at the movies'
7. sue lectured the first hour, and we asked questions the second hour'
8. My brother is good at water skiing, but he is a dunce at snow skiing'
9. Although you are a friend, I must disapprove of your actions'
10. Margaret refused because she had other plans.
11. Everyone always laughs when Arthur sneezes.
12. Diana waited patiently, but the bus never came.
he
13. I am sure that James does not know what danger is involved, and
will get in trouble.
14. Behind the church was a path that led to the cemetery'
15. The telephone rang twice, and Stevie, who was closest, answered it'
16. Uncle Elton arrived after everyone had gone to bed.
@
Carson Dellosa CD-3745
58
Sentence TYPes
Name
Review
one of the following:
classify each of the following sentences as
s)
simple GD) compound GX) Complex
' cc) compound complex
l.Mattcandoatripleflip,andKathycandoadoubleflip.
2. since I joined the speech club,
I have had more self'confidence'
camp in July.
3. Jim Thomas, who lives next door, is going to
4.Thespokesarebroken,andtheframeisrustyandbent.
the directions'
5. lf you want to arrive on time, listen carefully to
6. Flights to Dallas, Los Angeles, and san Francisco
"\
leave in ten mintttes'
7.
I need a maior overhaul on my bicycle'
8.
the lawn'
Dad washes the dishes, and Mom mows
g.
her that I did not agree'
My mother was wrong this time, and I told
10. I think that I am the smartest kid around'
guest'
11. Anyone who is a member may bring a
12. Sara enioys the company of small children'
13'Weallknewtheonewhohadreceivedtophonorsinmath.
14. Gypress was first settled by the Greeks'
or you will lose your lrb'
15. You must abide by the rules of the contract'
16. Louise is the best biologist in the laboratory'
taxi'
17. Because we were so late, we called a
18. Mark read the story and laughed to himself'
@
Carson Dellosa CD-3745
59