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MORE COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES
Directions: Write a dependent clause that turns the compound sentence into a compound-complex sentence.
1.I go to thegolfcourse, and I helpcarrythe bags .
2.My cat jumps onmybed, andshelicks my ear .
3.We wanted ourpicturetaken, but we were out offilm.
4. the kids come running out of thehouse,andthey scream likewildanimals.
5. she had her choice to take gymnasticslessons,orshe could playsoccer.
6.The magician neededavolunteer, andIraisedmyhand .
7.We countedthepennies, andtheyrolledthem .
8.Jim and Sarah were going to sit inthegrass,butit was toocrowded.
9.We can’t go tothemovies, and we’llhaveto takemy sister .
10.You can washthecars, or youcandry themoff .
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4 SENTENCE TYPES
Directions: The sentences below are either simple, complex, compound or compound-complex sentences.
Read the sentence then circle the letter below that describes the sentence.
1.When the work is finished, we’re going to go out forpizza.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
2.We were hungry, but dinner wasn’t readyyet.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
3.The puppy jumps into my lap whenever he wants to play, and licks myface.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
4.The birds were playing in ourpool.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
5.Ken mowed the lawn, and Jeff washed thecar.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
6.Thebeautifuldancerwalkedacrossthestagetoaccepttheflowersfromthedirector.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
7.Wehavefunwhenevermycousinscomeover,buttheywon’tvisitusuntiltheyselltheirhouse.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
8.We had to stop swimming because it started torain.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
9.There is a big box of old baby clothes in the back of thecloset.
A.SimpleSentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
10.The boys played while the girls painted, and everyone had a goodtime.
A.Simple SentenceB.ComplexSentenceC.CompoundSentenceD. Compound-complexSentence
Extension: Write two ( 2 ) simple sentences, two ( 2 ) complex sentences, two ( 2 ) compound sentences and two ( 2 ) compound-complex sentences. Below are some subordinate conjunctions to help.
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