What type of sentence is it?
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
a. simple
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
c. complex
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
The simple subjects are Ryan and he.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
The simple predicates are attends and finishes.
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
c. complex
The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
b. compound
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
The simple subjects are Leonardo da Vinci and who.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
The simple predicates are was and was.
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
c. complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
c. complex
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
The simple subject is Bernie.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
The simple predicates are approaches and motivates.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
d. compound-complex
Toby took several incredible photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Toby took several incredible photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.
a. simple
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
The simple subject is flurry.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
The simple predicate is danced.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
b. compound
Should I order the lasagna dish that Monica recommended, or should I sample several food items from the buffet?
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Should I order the lasagna dish that Monica recommended, or should I sample several food items from the buffet?
d. compound-complex
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The simple subjects are platypus, which, and venom.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The simple predicates are has, are, and is.