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gregor the overlander
Gregor the Overlander
100

This sentence has one independent clause:

The lantern flickered in the tunnel.

What is a simple sentence.

100
You know, of course, that people need to sleep_
period (.)
100
Our core classes are math reading grammar and writing.
Our core classes are math, reading, grammar, and writing.
100
Although you may find it hard to believe I have never had piano lessons.
Although you may find it hard to believe, I have never had piano lessons.
200
The ship sailed to new york city.
New York City
200

This sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction:

The boy hesitated, but he stepped into the glowing doorway.

What is a compound sentence.

200
Have you ever read that book__
question mark (?)
200
The hurricane produced strong winds pounding rain and dangerous lightning.
The hurricane produced strong winds, pounding rain, and dangerous lightning.
200

No one thought the Wright brothers' flying machine would work but that didn't stop them.

No one thought the Wright brothers' flying machine would work, but that didn't stop them.

300
your library book is due tuesday.
Your Tuesday
300

This sentence includes one independent clause and one dependent clause:

Although the air grew colder, the travelers continued deeper underground.

What is a complex sentence.

300
Listen, I heard the tornado sirens going off__
exclamation mark (!)
300

The population of Jonesboro is about 65500.

65,000

300
As a matter of fact Jim lots of U.S. towns have unusual names.
As a matter of fact, Jim, lots of U.S. towns have unusual names.
400
sharon creech wrote the book ruby holler.
Sharon Creech Ruby Holler
400

This sentence uses two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause:

When the crystal began to hum, the walls trembled, and the children grabbed each other’s hands.

What is a compound-complex sentence.

400
Would you repeat that question__
question mark (?)
400
Sharks which do not have bones rarely leave fossils.
Sharks, which do not have bones, rarely leave fossils.
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Sally as you may know is a brainiac.
Sally, as you may know, is a brainiac.
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dr. g. w. baldwin works at st. benard's.
Dr. G. W. Baldwin St. Benard's
500

This sentence type appears when a writer blends multiple ideas, using both coordination and subordination:

The tunnel widened as they walked, and they gasped when the underground city came into view.

What is a compound-complex sentence.

500
Stay out of the mud__
period (.)
500
All snakes poisonous and nonpoisonous have scales.
All snakes, poisonous and nonpoisonous, have scales.
500
"Hey Jerry I have your books " said Tom.
"Hey, Jerry, I have your books, " said Tom.
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