Types of Sentences
I went to Tampa, Florida for spring break. Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Simple
This type of clause can stand on its own; it is a complete sentence.
Independent clause
A person, place, thing, object, or idea is a ...
noun
A word that describes a noun
Adjective
A word, usually a very small word, that shows relationships between other words in a sentence, usually related to location, time, or direction
preposition
I had a lot of fun because the weather was nice. Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Complex
dependent
A word that takes the place of a noun is a...
pronoun
A word that describes a verb or an adjective
Adverb
What type of phrase is this? "in the garden"
prepositional phrase
I went to the beach, and I ate seafood. Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
"If you want to do well on the test, you have to study." What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
"I told you to give her the cake." What are the pronouns in this sentence? (You must name ALL pronouns in the sentence to get the points)
I, you, her
"I am very happy that you decided to come!" What is the adverb in this sentence?
very
"I walked towards the water, but I decided not to go in the water." What type of sentence is this, and how many prepositional phrases are there?
Compound sentence
Two prepositional phrases: "towards the water," "in the water"
There are many palm trees, water birds, and boats all over the neighborhoods in Florida. Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Simple
"The palm trees swayed in the wind." What is the independent clause in this sentence?
"The palm trees swayed in the wind." This is a simple sentence, so the whole sentence is an independent clause.
"She told me that you were not coming to our party." What is the noun in this sentence?
party
"I am very happy that you decided to come!" What is the adjective in this sentence?
Happy
"There is a large cat on top of the table." What is the preposition, object of the preposition, and prepositional phrase in this sentence?
Preposition: on top of
Object of the preposition: the table
Prepositional phrase: on top of the table
I had to run every day because I am training for a marathon, but it wasn't that bad. Is this sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Compound-complex
"The boats floated on the water in the morning." What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
Trick question! There is no dependent clause in this sentence. "on the water" and "in the morning" are prepositional phrases, not clauses.
"She told me that you were not coming to our party." How many pronouns are in this sentence?
Three: she, me, and you.
"Our" is not a pronoun. It is a possessive adjective.
"This is an absolutely lovely day!" How many adverbs are there in this sentence? How many adjectives? What are they?
One adverb: "absolutely"
One adjective: "lovely"
1. What is the problem with this sentence?
2. What are the prepositional phrases?
1. This is a comma splice. The comma should be changed to a period or semicolon.
2. Two prepositional phrases: "on TV," "outside the house."