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Compound Complex SentencesSet 1

1We decided to go to the movies, but our friend, who doesn't like scary movies, didn't want to go.

2It will be the dark by the time when you get to the river, so I am afraid you will have to go back the same way you came.

3Which of the following sentences describes a fall activity in a compound-complex sentence?

4Identify whether each sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Choose the correct answer. Because Christian enjoys poetry, she writes every night, and she dreams of publishing a book someday.

5I have no money because I spent it all shopping; someone needs to take my wallet.

6Determine the type of sentence: "The rain stopped, and the sun came out, so we went for a walk."

7What type of sentence is the following sentence. Kara was writing her paper, and since she was tired, she played music to stay awake to finish.

8A compound-complex sentence has at least one ..... clause, and two ..... clauses.

9I ran out of baby food, so Declan cried because he was too hungry.

10Analyze the following sentence and identify its type: "Because she was tired, she went to bed early, and she set her alarm for the morning."

11Identify the correct type of sentence. When we get to my house, I will decorate for the party, and you can prepare the food.

12Revise the following into a compound-complex sentence: "The rain started. We went inside. We played board games."

13After the soccer game, my mom takes us to get ice cream, and we hang out for awhile.

14Although that day my pet salamander died, my frog's death was the most difficult, but I made it through.

15Identify each of the sentences as one of the following:After all, what good is the "seat time" if nothing is being accomplished; school is for learning.

16True or False: The sentence 'Although he was late, he still joined the game, and he scored the winning goal' is a grammatically correct complex-compound sentence.

17The longest type of sentence; it contains 2 independent clauses and at least 1 subordinate clause.

18Usually I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today.This sentence is a(n) .....

19In the seventh grade, every young boy goes out for football to prove to himself and his parents that he is a man.

20Define and provide examples of compound-complex sentences.

21Direction: Identify the sentence structure of each of the following sentences.After Stuart finishes his meal, he washes the dishes, and he goes to work.

22Identify the sentence type: Although the coffee was hot, he drank it quickly, and he immediately asked for a refill.

23Dromedary camels, which have one hump, are found in the Middle East and North Africa, but Bactrian camels, which have two humps, are found in Central Asia.

24Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence created from these ideas? "The bell rang. The students packed up. The teacher smiled."

25Identify whether each sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Choose the correct answer. Killian and Bryce co-wrote a book, and although it was challenging, they loved the process.

26In which writing task would you be most likely to see this sentence:' Not only was the device delivered a week late, but it was also damaged in transit.'

27He said he didn't mind if I stayed home; it soon became clear he wasn't being honest

28What type of sentence is this one:Even though I really like Mr. JuanMa, I think he is not happy with my group, and he dislikes being with us because his attitude gives him away.

29Let's dive into a grammar adventure! Can you figure out the type of this sentence? 'After the rain stopped, the girls decided to go to the park, and they stayed there until sunset.'

30As Elena drove home, ideas began to form, and she felt energized for the first time in months.

31Usually I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today

32Which type of sentence? Since they had so much fun at the party, Shay and Tony stayed late, but they were tired in the morning.

33If Camden had not been distracted by the squirrel, he would have caught the ball, and his team would have won the game.

34Luna loves stories! Which of the following sentences shows her passion through a compound-complex structure?

35A few people strolled by them while they stood on the sidewalk, glancing around, but nobody seemed especially curious.

36Everyone who saw the movie has liked it, so I am going tonight.

37What sentence structure is shown here:The cake was too sweet for my taste although it looked delicious, so I only had a small piece.

38What makes this sentence compound-complex? "The cat sleeps when the house is quiet, and the dog watches the door because it hears something outside."

39I wasn't very happy to watch the series until my favorite actor was on it; I love it now.

40Identify the structure of the following sentence:I will go to the gym after I finish my homework, but Tanya will not go.

41Pick the correct sentence type:Although I do not write as well as John, my writing is getting better, and extra work will improve it even more.

42I did not like that movie because it was too long, but my friends thought it was superb.

43True or False:A sentence can be compound-complex if it has three clauses total.

44Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.

45Identify the type of sentence: 'When I wrote my ELA paper, my mother helped me, and my father napped on the sofa.'

46What type of sentence is the following?Before I go to class, I have to drop off my backpack, and I need to see Mr. Lehman to turn in my paper.

47I invited Bruno to the concert, but he can only go if one of us gives him a ride.

48In addition, I am not a fan of ostriches because their eyes are bigger than my entire head, and any bird that can't fly and runs faster than a human should be feared.

49Determine the structure of the following sentence:Since he left the school early, Debo missed the program, but he saw it on Instagram.

50Choose the sentence type:'The sun set, and the stars appeared, while the night grew colder.'

51I heard a woman say how the restaurant had gone downhill, and the people were looking at me like I was their breakfast savior, like I had all the power and knowing, like I could single-handedly make sure they were happy and fed.

52Thomas believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer was sent to jail.

53We were both really embarrassed, but the host was very nice even though I ruined a rug.Is this sentence a complex sentence or a compound-complex sentence?

54What is the structure of the following sentence?Since daylight savings time started, the sky doesn't get dark until late, and it just doesn't seem right to me.

55A compound-complex sentence is made up of one complex sentence joined to a simple sentence with a .....

56Identify the sentence structure: Ever since she was a little girl, Jenny dreamed of being a doctor when she grew up, but as a teenager she is reconsidering her career choice s.

57Which type of sentence is the following?The band began to play, and Clarissa was pulled onto the dance floor even though she didn't want to participate.

58The project was due yesterday, so she worked late into the night, but she couldn't complete it on time.

59Though Mitchell prefers watch8ing romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.

60Unless I get an A on my next math test, I won't be able to go on the annual spring break trip with my friends; we are planning to go to Virginia Beach.

61Choose the correct sentence structure: "After the movie ended, we went to a restaurant, and we had dessert."