Question

1. Write four examples of a compound sentence. Use a semi-colon in one of your sentences. Use subordinate conjunction in at least one of your sentences.
2. Write four examples of complex sentences. Begin two of your sentences with an independent clause. Begin your other two sentences with a dependent clause.

Answer 1

Answer:

compound sentence

1. The waves were smashing on the shore; it was a beautiful sight.

2.He said he was not there yesterday; numerous individuals saw him there.

3.I am glad to take your gift; any sum will be incredibly refreshing.

4. The antacids must not have worked; if, he has not quit complaining.

complex sentences

->where the independent clause comes first:

1.  I was snippy with him because I was running late for work.

2.The actor was happy he got a part in a movie even though the part was small.

->where the dependent clause comes first:

1.Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

2.Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.