Question

Tents kept the rides in great condition during extreme weather. The fair setup began late in July, and it ended at the beginning of September. When fairgoers bought tickets, they often purchased too many. Although some people got sick from riding, the extreme roller coaster was popular, and there was always a very long line. are these simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Tents kept the rides in great condition during extreme weather. - Simple

2. The fair setup began late in July, and it ended at the beginning of September. - Compound

3. When fair-goers bought tickets, they often purchased too many. - Complex

4. Although some people got sick from riding, the extreme roller coaster was popular, and there was always a very long line. - Compound-complex

Explanation:

1. A simple sentence is constituted of a single independent clause. It has a subject and a predicate, and it expresses a complete thought.

2. A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses. We connect them by using a coordinating conjunction - for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

3. A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause and a dependent one. A dependent clause needs the independent one to give it context, so that it makes sense. Subordinating conjunctions should be used, such as when, where, if, though, etc.

4. A compound-complex sentence is formed by two independent clauses and a dependent one, at least.