Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

A complex sentence consists of one _______________________ clause and one _______________________ clause.

• independent, dependent

• phrase, santa

• independent, command

• dependent, embedded

  In joining these two clauses, writers should use a _______________________ conjunction.

• fanboy

• subordinating

• coordinating

  A comma is required if the ____________________ clause comes first.

• independent

• dependent

 

If you yell at the world, you will regret it.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Timmy realized there was a shark behind him while he was surfing.

• simple

• compound

• complex

The family, who was eating dinner, was very strange.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Shaun White's snowboard is right in front of him.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Ranch dressing is delicious, and it is nutritious.

• simple

• compound

• complex

We got very ill after we ate the old cheese.

• simple

• compound

• complex

I like the Bears; I like the Bulls.

• simple

• compound

• complex