Compound and Complex Sentences

What type of sentence contains 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause?

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

• compound-complex sentence

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses?

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

• compound-complex sentence

What type of sentence contains 2 or more independent clauses and at least 1 dependent clause?

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

• compound-complex sentence

San Francisco is located in northern California, but Los Angeles is located in southern California.

• Simple

• Complex

• Compound

• Compound-Complex

Before construction of the Eiffel Tower began, people thought it would cost too much to build.

• Simple sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-Complex sentence

Tourists can see its steelwork at night because the tower is illuminated.

• Simple sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-Complex sentence

A compound sentence has two independent clauses that are separated by . . .

• a semicolon

• a subordinating conjunction

• a relative pronoun

• a coordinating conjunction

Nutrients give you energy, and they are essential for growth and good health.

• Simple sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-Complex sentence

A complex sentence has a dependent clause that begins with . . .

• a coordinating conjunction

• a subordinating conjunction

• a relative pronoun

• an interrogative pronoun

I will watch my favorite show after I finish my chores.

• compound

• complex

• simple