Clauses, Conjunctions, and Sentence Types

What type of sentence is this?

Whenever it rains, I enjoy listening to relaxing music.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

After the soccer game, Marty and Denise will clean up trash, and Hector will collect all of the sports equipment.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

While her mother was working, Kiyoko drove to the grocery store, but a flat tire kept her from returning in time for dinner.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

When Jackson saw the score on his test, he jumped up and down for joy.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

The lead guitar player enjoyed playing intricate solos.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

The audience went wild when the band took to the stage.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

The wolves began to howl, for the full moon was in the sky.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

What type of sentence is this?

Pancakes are an amazing breakfast option, but waffles are pretty amazing as well.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

In a compound sentence, the comma goes _________ the conjunction.

• before

• after

True or false: a dependent clause is a complete thought/sentence.

• true

• false