Sentence types 1

Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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Example

Question 1 of 5

The fact is that the network outage could have been avoided.

Question 2 of 5

Those who lose a loved one in a tragic accident may find group therapy comforting.

Question 3 of 5

The outlets in the garment district are the best places to find Halloween costumes.

Question 4 of 5

There were six lunar Apollo missions, but people usually remember Apollo 13 best.

Question 5 of 5

We lose power frequently in this building, but our generator kicks in whenever it happens.