Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Question 1

A ______ sentence contains two or more main clauses.

Accepted Answer

Compound

Question 2

The battery was dead, and the gas tank was almost empty.

Accepted Answer

Compound

Question 3

While he was climbing the ladder, Mark slipped and nearly dropped the cat he was carrying.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 4

A ______ sentence contains one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 5

Although I didn't brew it long, the coffee tastes bitter, and I will not drink it.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 6

Zach and Amanda helped out at the car wash.

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 7

The director of the play gave the actors advice.

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 8

Until they were called home, the children played happily.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 9

It contains a subject and a predicate. It can stand alone as a sentence.

Accepted Answer

Main clause, Independent clause

Question 10

It contains a subject and a predicate. It can't stand alone as a sentence.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause, Dependent clause

Question 11

Since no one had questions for the speaker, the lecture ended early, and we went out for tacos.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 12

After he finished writing one book, Kevin began another, and his career was on its way.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 13

We helped the neighbors rake leaves, and they helped us wash windows.

Accepted Answer

Compound

Question 14

Claire worked hard and earned a lot of money.

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 15

A ______ sentence has more than one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 16

During the Civil War, Douglass wanted it known that the war was a move to abolish slavery.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 17

Americans were asked to provide the pedestal for the statue, and they did.

Accepted Answer

Compound

Question 18

Since he has learned English, Miguel is more outgoing.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 19

After the doctor examined her, Darcy still felt ill, but she felt better in the morning.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 20

A ______ sentence contains one main clause and no subordinate clauses.

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 21

Kyle is very musical, and he wants to do well at the competition.

Accepted Answer

Compound

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