Sentence Structure

Question 1

We have lost millions of manufacturing jobs to Asia, South America, and Africa.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 2

Many people attended the game, but they were disappointed with the outcome.

Accepted Answer

compound

Question 3

Since we don't have school on Friday, we will have our test today.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 4

When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 5

After twenty years, he still had feelings for her.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 6

The company is profitable and leads the market in sales.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 7

The training rooms of these college athletes smell of grease and gasoline.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 8

The washer and dryer were filled to compacity.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 9

The professional, who had been thoroughly trained, was at a loss for words to explain.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 10

Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 11

Jennifer sat in her chair, which was a dark red recliner, and she read all evening.

Accepted Answer

Compound-complex

Question 12

Although I like books, I do not like romance novels, but my sister loves them.

Accepted Answer

compound-complex

Question 13

Their practice field is a stretch of asphalt, and their heroes make a living driving cars.

Accepted Answer

compound

Question 14

Julie, who loves cats, plans to get a kitten, but she needs to find a house first.

Accepted Answer

compound-complex

Question 15

The student worked hard and wrote an excellant paper.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 16

Until he graduates, he will live in the apartment, but then he wants to move.

Accepted Answer

compound-complex

Question 17

Everyone laughed when he got a cream pie smashed in his face.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 18

Their tools are screwdrivers and spanners rather than basketballs and footballs.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 19

Jim's mom went to the store because it's his birthday, and she bought him a present.

Accepted Answer

compound-complex

Question 20

Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 21

Although he was extremely rich, he was still extraordinarily unhappy.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 22

The singers are legends, yet they do not have a sold-out crowd.

Accepted Answer

compound

Questions 22