Question

Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex; also, underline dependent clauses where it applies. 1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood. 2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes. 3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday. 4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary. 5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel. 6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances. 7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music. 8. After the teacher chose groups,

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers are:

1. Compound sentence
2. Complex sentence
3. Simple sentence
4. Complex sentence
5. Compound sentence
6. Compound complex sentence
7. Complex sentence
8. Complex sentence.

Explanation:

I'm going to start with the simple sentences, which are literally the simplest: Simple sentences are comporse by one independent clause that has a verb an an object --an independent clause means that it can go alone with no need of further info--. A Compound sentence is that one which is "linked" with a conjuction such as: and, for, but, so, and it's composed by two independent clauses. A Complex sentence contain an independent clause and at least one dependent clause --which is the opposite of independent, this one cannot go alone as it'll be "incomplete--. And finally, a compound complex sentence is that one which is basically a "compound sentence" but with a dependent clause.