Sentence types 2

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

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Example

Question 1 of 10

In the backyard we found an owl whose wing had been broken.
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Question 2 of 10

When I applied to college, I had a part-time job, but now I have no source of income.
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Question 3 of 10

Take two pills every six hours, and call the doctor in three days.
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Question 4 of 10

When the credits begin to roll, most people feel that it is time to leave the theater.
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Question 5 of 10

He caught the ball and stepped on second base for a double play.
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Question 6 of 10

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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Question 7 of 10

I always appreciate those who offer constructive criticism, and I doubt those who praise too eagerly.
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Question 8 of 10

The committee members proceeded as if they knew nothing of the budget cuts.
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Question 9 of 10

Managing expectations is a practice that is also known as underpromising and overdelivering.
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Question 10 of 10

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