Types of Sentences
Compound or complex?
Since Bill lives in Seattle, he owns many pairs of rain boots.
complex
Rewrite the sentence and add commas in the appropriate places. "Lexie did her homework practiced piano and watched TV before bed."
Lexie did her homework, practiced piano, and watched TV before bed.
It was raining on Saturday, the outdoor concert was canceled.
Is this run on a comma splice run-on, fused sentence run-on, or complete sentence?
comma splice run-on
The student, (that, which, who) won the scholarship, gave the speech.
who
Compound or complex?
Harry is in the choir, so he will be performing tonight.
compound
Complex or compound-complex? Although I like camping, I haven't gone lately, and my family has been busy.
compound-complex
Rewrite the sentence using commas to set apart the parenthetical expression.
"Sarah for example is in charge of decorations."
Sarah, for example, is in charge of decorations.
I ran around the track then I relaxed in the shade.
Is this run on a comma splice run-on, fused sentence run-on, or complete sentence?
fused sentence run-on
(There, They're, Their) planning on giving Bethany a surprise birthday party.
They're
Create an original simple sentence.
Answers will vary.
(1 independent clause)
Complex or compound-complex?
Many children are at the park because school is closed due to spring break.
complex
To give a formal speech in front of a large audience.
Fragment or Sentence?
fragment
Add a semi-colon.
Patricia won the soloist award she plays trumpet in the jazz band.
Patricia won the soloist award; she plays trumpet in the jazz band.
The students put their books (in, into) their lockers.
into
Create an original compound sentence.
Answers will vary.
(2+ independent clauses)
Simple or compound?
Brandon started studying, and he began to feel better about the test.
compound
Re-write the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier.
"Benny saw his friend at the mall from school."
Benny saw his friend from school at the mall.
Add an independent clause to form a compound sentence.
Rhonda forgot her lunchbox.
Answers will vary.
Ex: Rhonda forgot her lunchbox, so she had to buy lunch.
Gary has decided to (accept, except) the nomination for Student Council President.
accept
Create an original complex sentence.
Answers will vary.
(1 independent clause, 1+ dependent clause(s))
Simple or compound?
Debbie made dinner and set the table.
simple
Re-write the sentence to correct the dangling modifier.
"After looking through her purse, the sunglasses were found."
After looking through her purse, she found the sunglasses.
Add a dependent clause to the main clause to form a complex sentence.
We are getting ice cream.
Answers will vary.
Ex: We are getting ice cream because Dairy Queen just opened.
Ex: Because Dairy Queen just opened, we are getting ice cream.
The bad weather will (affect, effect) whether or not the game is canceled.
affect
Create an original compound-complex sentence.
Answers will vary.
(2+ independent clauses, 1+ dependent clause(s))