Simple
Label
Subject & Verb
Water runs.
Subject:
Water
Verb:
runs
Label Independent clauses (double lines).
Label the formula.
The tiger went hunting, and it was hungry.
IC:
The tiger went hunting
it was hungry
F:
I,cI
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Dependent (one line)
Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave.
IC:
I warmed it in the microwave
DC:
Because the soup was too cold.
Label Independent (double lines)
Dependent (one line)
Before they left, George had eaten all the pizza, and Sam had drunk all the pop.
IC:
George had eaten all the pizza
Sam had drunk all the pop.
DC:
Before they left
Bravery and courage are shown by heroes and often are found in a moment of crisis.
Simple Sentence
Label
Subject & Verb
The father called the dogcatcher and chased the dog.
Subject:
Father
Verb:
Called and chased
Label Independent clauses (double lines).
Label the formula.
Jake got a crowbar; Mac grabbed the shovel.
IC:
Jake got a crowbar
Mac grabbed the shovel
F:
I;I
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Dependent (one line)
I will rake the leaves myself unless you want to join me.
IC:
I will rake the leaves myself
DC:
Unless you want to join me
Label Independent (double lines)
Dependent (one line)
Though Mitchell enjoys watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
IC:
he rented the latest spy thriller
he enjoyed it very much.
DC:
Though Mitchell enjoys watching romantic films
The pair started down the mountain; the sun was high in the sky.
Compound Sentence
Label
Subject & Verb
Jan read and graded the quizzes.
Subject:
Jan
Verb:
read and graded.
Label Independent clauses (double lines).
Label the formula.
We were hungry, but dinner wasn’t ready yet.
IC:
We were hungry
dinner wasn’t ready yet.
F:
I,cI
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Dependent (one line)
Will you wait for me while I speak to Mr. Low?
IC:
Will you wait for me
DC:
while I speak to Mr. Low?
Label Independent (double lines)
Dependent (one line)
While I was searching for a parking spot, an officer pulled me over, and she demanded to see my license.
IC:
an officer pulled me over
she demanded to see my license.
DC:
While I was searching for a parking spot,
Keith visited Kim after he left work; he had no other free time.
Compound-Complex Sentence
Label
Subject & Verb
The witches and their cats surrounded the kettle and looked at the sky.
Subject:
witches and cats
Verb:
Surrounded and looked
Label Independent clauses (double lines).
Label the formula.
The snow was falling, and the wind was howling.
IC:
The snow was falling
The wind was howling
F:
I,cI
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Dependent (one line)
Since the weather got warm, we have been driving with the top down.
IC:
we have been driving with the top down.
DC:
Since the weather got warm
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Dependent (one line)
Linda read the book since it was the required assignment, but she did not understand it.
IC:
Linda read the book
she did not understand it.
DC:
since it was the required assignment
Chicago is located on Lake Michigan and has one of the busiest airports.
Simple Sentence
Label
Subject & Verb
The birds were playing in our pool.
Subject: birds
Verb: were playing
Label Independent clauses (double lines).
Label the formula.
Jake pried the door open, and they rushed inside.
IC:
Jake pried the door open
They rushed inside
F:
I,cI
Label Independent (double lines)
Dependent (one line)
Whenever Hanni smiles at me, my heart melts.
IC:
my heart melts.
DC:
Whenever Hanni smiles at me
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Dependent (one line)
Because the university had budget cuts, many of the telephones were removed, and the heat was turned down.
IC:
many of the telephones were removed
the heat was turned down.
DC:
Because the university had budget cuts
Before you buy a boa constrictor, you should think about future problems.
Complex sentence