EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types

EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types

In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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Fires that are ignited in dry areas spread especially quickly.

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Suggested revision: Complex; that are ignited in dry areas (adjective clause)
EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types - In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Fires that are ignited in dry areas spread especially quickly.

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The early Incas were advanced; they used a calendar and developed a decimal system.

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k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Suggested revision: Compound
EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types - In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The early Incas were advanced; they used a calendar and developed a decimal system.

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Elaine’s jacket was too thin to block the wintry air.

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k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Suggested revision: Simple
EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types - In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Elaine’s jacket was too thin to block the wintry air.

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Before we leave for the station, we always check the Amtrak Web site.

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k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Suggested revision: Complex; Before we leave for the station (adverb clause)
EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types - In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Before we leave for the station, we always check the Amtrak Web site.

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Decide when you want to leave, and I will be there to pick you up.

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k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Suggested revision: Compound-complex; when you want to leave (noun clause)
EXERCISE 49–1 Sentence types - In the box following each sentence, indicate whether the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Identify the subordinate clauses and classify them according to their function: adjective, adverb, or noun. (See 48e.) Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Decide when you want to leave, and I will be there to pick you up.

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