Compound v Complex Sentences
Miguel had played the piano, but he had never played the guitar.
Compound
Though it was extremely rainy, I had a great time, and I would like to go to London again soon.
Identify the dependent clause.
Though it was extremely rainy
It was hot at the zoo, and all the big cats were sleeping.
common, common
The whale shark, the largest type of shark, can grow up to 40 feet long.
Locate the appositive.
the largest type of shark
Nick tried to study, but he couldn’t concentrate.
Subject
Although she had been to the sports stadium before, Kari had never seen a live game before.
Complex
Before we left for our hike, Dad made us breakfast, and we ate in the lodge.
Identify the dependent clause.
Before we left for our hike
Today they are a common breed of pet cats.
common, common, common
Do you want to go to Veggie Burger, the vegetarian restaurant near my house?
Locate the appositive.
the vegetarian resteraunt near my house
We solved the problem after the teacher talked to us
Object
There was nothing to do at home, so she went for a jog.
Compound
After we read the book, we sat in the sunny room, and Tom led a book discussion.
Identify the dependent clause.
After we read the book
Abyssinian cats originated from Egypt.
common, proper
I took Anna, my sister, to the doctor.
Locate the appositive.
my sister
Mario told his friends he would write a poem about them.
Object
When he baked a cake for the first time, Drew thought it tasted great.
Complex
Since it was too cold, we stayed in the lodge, and Jack made soup.
Identify the dependent clause.
Our class visited the zoo when we were in Washington, DC, last May.
common, common, proper, proper
Mom and I wanted to go to Shoe City, the best place to get inexpensive shoes.
Locate the appositive.
the best place to get inexpensive shoes
The Lees told me that they loved gardening.
Subject
My friend is always with me, and I like that.
Compound
After the shuttle left the atmosphere, the boosters detached, and the shuttle orbited the earth.
Identify the dependent clause.
After the shuttle left the atmosphere
My friend Ray is doing his report on Abyssinian cats.
common, proper, common, common
Do you know about hyenas, Africa’s wild dogs?
Locate the appositive.
Africa's wild dogs
Lucie wondered how she could help her mother.
Subject