Sentence types 2

Indicate whether each sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

For help with this exercise, see Sentence types.

Example

1 of 10

Question

undefined. In the backyard we found an owl whose wing had been broken.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 1

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undefined. When I applied to college, I had a part-time job, but now I have no source of income.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 2

3 of 10

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undefined. Take two pills every six hours, and call the doctor in three days.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 3

4 of 10

Question

undefined. When the credits begin to roll, most people feel that it is time to leave the theater.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 4

5 of 10

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undefined. He caught the ball and stepped on second base for a double play.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 5

6 of 10

Question

undefined. Hybrid cars save on toxic emissions and pollution, cut down on the cost of commuting, and lower our dependence on foreign oil.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 6

7 of 10

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undefined. I always appreciate those who offer constructive criticism, and I doubt those who praise too eagerly.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 7

8 of 10

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undefined. The committee members proceeded as if they knew nothing of the budget cuts.
◯ Simple
◯ Complex
◯ Compound
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 8

9 of 10

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undefined. Managing expectations is a practice that is also known as underpromising and overdelivering.
◯ Simple
◯ Complex
◯ Compound
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 9

10 of 10

Question

undefined. Any good photographer can capture a moment; a great photographer is one who creates a mood.
◯ Simple
◯ Compound
◯ Complex
◯ Compound-complex
Sentence types 2 – 10