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Compound Complex SentencesSet 12

1The man believed in the system, and he knew that justice would prevail after the murderer was in jail.

2You want to combine three ideas to show a sequence of events. Which compound-complex sentence best accomplishes this?

3Classify the following sentence by writing the correct label in the blank. Simple (S), compound (CD), complex (CX), compound-complex (CD-CX).Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air. (a)

4Sentence type: When we were young, I often went outside to play, but my sister prefered staying at home.

5Which option best combines these ideas into a single compound-complex sentence? 'The power went out. We lit candles. We couldn't watch TV.'

6I cooked dinner, and my brother washed the dishes because our parents were tired.

7How many clauses are in a compound-complex sentence?

8I will get to play a game, but first, I have to clean up the dishes after we finish eating

9As long as she had a book, she didn't care if her friends weren't there, so she made a trip to the library after school.

10What type of sentence is this: After I came back from the doctor's, she told me to get some rest, so I decided to take a nap.

11What type of sentence is this: "Although this is quite a bucolic setting, I'm glad we came here for a picnic, and I can't wait to tell my cat about it."

12Choose the correct answer! A compound-complex sentences has ..... independent clause.

13Rewrite the following sentence as a compound-complex sentence: "She was late to the meeting because her car broke down."

14Sanvi read a magazine, that she had bought, and Andrew played his guitar.

15After breakfast, the clouds thickened, and a heavy rain fell on the campers.

16What pieces make up a compound-complex sentence?

17If I fail Academic English, I will not graduate, and my life will be over! is a .....

18The storm surge during the hurricane that made landfall in Galveston, Texas, on September 9, 1900, reached between eight and twelve feet; it left most of the population homeless.

19Contain two or more independent clauses

20What type of sentence structure is this:The class watched a YouTube video on metaphorical language, and while some students took notes, others asked questions.

21The traffic light simply would not turn green, so the people stopped to wait as the traffic rolled and the wind blew cold, and the hour grew dark and late. ("Traffic Light")

22My sister was relieved, so her mood improved until I ate too much candy and threw up!Is this sentence a complex sentence or a compound-complex sentence?

23Look at the compound-complex sentence below. Which part is the complex sentence?While my classmate read aloud, she did not speak too quickly, so everyone could understand her.

24Calvin met a beautiful woman while looking for a coffee shop.

25Identify the structure of the following sentence:The other team won the game; however, I scored my personal best even though it wasn't enough to win.

26What type of sentence is the following sentence?When the particles in a solid have more thermal energy, they vibrate more quickly, and the temperature of the substance goes up.

27What is the main purpose of using a compound-complex sentence?

28A compound-complex sentence joins either two compound sentences or a simple sentence and a compound sentence.

29Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: We went sledding all day, and we were tired after because we ran up and down that hill.

30"After eating dinner, Jordan worked on their homework and their friends came over."What type of sentence is this?

31Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence with an appositive?

32Combine these parts to make a logical compound-complex sentence: Although I drank a lot of coffee/ And I don't think I'll make it through the movie/ I'm getting sleepy

33Determine what type this sentence is: Even though she was exhausted, Krista knew she had to finish the race, so she continued moving one leg in front of the other.

34I want to watch television, but I have to clean up the dishes after we finish eating.

35Because students asked about it, Ms. Ramirez gave a presentation, and she brought in tamales.

36Identify the sentence structure: After I put away the dishes, I asked my mom for an allowance, but she said no.

37Identify the type of sentenceIf you are not ready with the song, it is better to let them know so you are fine.

38Identify the sentence structure:Although I studied for two hours last night, I couldn't remember a thing at test, so I didn't get a good grade on it.

39Even though Don was tired, he knew he had to finish the race, so he ran to meet his team.

40Identify the sentence type: Since the car broke down, we took the bus, and we were still able to make it to the concert.

41Choose the correct sentence type for the following sentence: Pizza, which is my favorite food, is delicious; I could eat it every day.

42What kind of sentence is given below:Even though the task was challenging, he managed to finish it and he got a good grade for it.

43Identify the sentence structure.Since it's a nice day, we can go to the park, and Mom can go for a relaxing walk around the neighborhood.

44The crepe myrtles which bloom in Florida in June are lovely, but the spring azaleas are my favorite.

45Choose the sentence structure that matches the sentence below. Although MJ loves to watch Snoopy, he did not like the movie theater last year, but we will try again when he is older.

46What type of sentence is this? My fridge is empty because I forgot to go shopping, but I am hungry.

47From the sentences below, choose the one that is a compound-complex sentence

48An hour passes in silence, and it occurs to him that he is tired and might as well go home, so he picks up his sword and walks.

49How does activity complexity increase in composite activities?

50What type of sentence is this: "Although it was late, we decided to stay, and we watched another movie."

51Identify whether each sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Choose the correct answer. Kenny enjoys writing, but Cortez prefers reading because he finds inspiration in books.

52Because it has two independent clauses ('we went outside' and 'we saw a rainbow') and one dependent clause ('When the storm passed'), the sentence 'When the storm passed, we went outside, and we saw a beautiful rainbow' is best classified as a ..... sentence.

53What form of sentence structure best fits the following sentence example?"Alec made this entire game because it was made on his account, but Chloe made most of the sentences.."

54Given the sentence: "The dog barked and the cat hissed when the doorbell rang, " identify the sentence type and explain your reasoning.

55Analyze the following sentence and identify its structure: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air."

56Read each sentence. Then, select whether each sentence is compound, complex, or compound-complex.Dad bought the groceries, and we put them away before Mom started dinner.

57Which type of sentence is this?After a parrotfish eats algae-covered coral, the coral travels through the fish's digestive system, and then it is deposited in the reef as white coral sand.

58Identify the sentence type: If you promise to be quiet, you may stay up late, and you can watch the entire movie.

59The audience applauded, and the curtain fell as the actors bowed

60Read the sentence and choose the best answer. "Chesnutt said soccer has become more physical, and he argued that leagues need to consider changes to limit aggressive behavior because concussion risk is rising."

61What sentence type is shown here:While she enjoys playing the piano, she also loves to sing, so she often performs at local events.