Which is a compound sentence?

Sue and Martha are sisters, but they don't look alike.

Which is a simple sentence?

The boy and his dog were the best of friends.

Which is a simple sentence?

Your homework was due yesterday before 12 midnight.

Which is a complex sentence?

After we won, we celebrated with a cookout.

Which is a compound sentence?

My dad teaches English, and my mom teaches math.

Which is a complex sentence?

I know who gave you the surprise gift.

Which is a compound-complex sentence?

The girl left home when she was 18, and she never went back.

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Types of Sentence Structures

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A review of sentence structure - simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences

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1
Which is a compound sentence?
Sue and Martha are sisters, but they don't look alike.
Carlton is a doorman at Mary's apartment complex.
When I look into your eyes, I see great happiness.
After the rain, there is always a rainbow.
2
Which is a simple sentence?
The bus ran off the road, but no one was injured.
My coat was stolen after I left it in the gym.
The boy and his dog were the best of friends.
Mr. Green is my uncle, and I love him dearly.
3
Which is a main (independent) clause?
because I love you
whenever I see your smiling face
I have to smile myself
whoever sings that song
4
Which is the main (independent) clause?
The boys in the raft
My band director is talented
Because I said so
Until we meet again
5
Which is a simple sentence?
Please carry the ice cream into the house before it melts.
The cat walked on my car; her pawprints cover my windshield.
My car has a horn, but I try not to use it much.
Your homework was due yesterday before 12 midnight.
6
Which is a complex sentence?
My friend in the blue car will transfer to our school soon.
We ate hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout.
My friend is sad, and I don't know how to help.
After we won, we celebrated with a cookout.
7
Which is a compound sentence?
The boy in the car races go-carts but hates loud noises.
My dad is an English teacher at the high school.
When I go to the movies, I always buy popcorn.
My dad teaches English, and my mom teaches math.
8
Which is a complex sentence?
Are you ready for this test?
I know who gave you the surprise gift.
My dog snores, and she barks at falling leaves.
We have studied grammar all year.
9
Which is the subordinate (dependent) clause?
Are the cupcakes good?
After she won the spelling bee
Your mom asked me to check on you
Carla is my best friend
10
Which is a compound-complex sentence?
The girl left home when she was 18, and she never went back.
My sister is a teacher, too.
Have you seen the movie Spy in the Sky?
We will take a test today and listen to a speech tomorrow.

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