Sentence types 2

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

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In the backyard we found an owl whose wing had been broken.

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When I applied to college, I had a part-time job, but now I have no source of income.

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Take two pills every six hours, and call the doctor in three days.

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When the credits begin to roll, most people feel that it is time to leave the theater.

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He caught the ball and stepped on second base for a double play.

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Hybrid cars save on toxic emissions and pollution, cut down on the cost of commuting, and lower our dependence on foreign oil.

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I always appreciate those who offer constructive criticism, and I doubt those who praise too eagerly.

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The committee members proceeded as if they knew nothing of the budget cuts.

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Managing expectations is a practice that is also known as underpromising and overdelivering.

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Any good photographer can capture a moment; a great photographer is one who creates a mood.

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