Four Types of Sentences Compound

Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Mrs. Geller gave her opinion, and everyone agreed.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

A simple sentence that stands alone is ___________.

• a dependent clause

• an independent clause

• a phrase

Sarah and Karen had planned to return to Canada.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?

• simple sentences

• compound sentences

• complex sentences

Kelly remained at home because she had a sore throat.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is ___________.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence