Papa's Parrot Sentence Structure

Front

Chills ran down Harry's back.

Back

simple

Front

He checked the furnace so the bird wouldn't get cold.

Back

complex

Front

Key stuck thrice; searched walls for light switch.

Back

compound

Front

He would even feed Rocky.

Back

simple

Front

Mr. Tillian became ill.

Back

simple

Front

Harry and his father joked at dinner—Mr. Tillian teased Harry about his smelly socks; Harry teased Mr. Tillian about his blubbery stomach.

Back

compound-complex

Front

Mr. Tillian watched soap operas on a small TV when business was slow.

Back

compound-complex

Front

He bought one for more money than he could afford.

Back

complex

Front

They were older, with more spending money.

Back

compound

Front

Caramels spilled on the floor.

Back

simple