The best word is engross!
Answer:
1). Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood. <u>Compound</u>
2). The student wiped the whiteboard that was filthy with last week's notes. - <u>Complex</u>
3). The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday. - <u>Simple</u>
Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary. - <u>Simple</u>
4). Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel. - <u>Compound</u>
5). While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen appliances. - <u>Compound-complex</u>
6). After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have a new respect for his music. - <u>Comple</u>x
7). After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did most of the work. - <u> </u><u>Compound-complex</u>
Explanation:
A simple sentence is described as a sentence comprising of a single subject and predicate while a complex sentence consists of combining an independent clause with a dependent clause beginning with a subordinating conjunction. A compound sentence is characterized as the sentence made up of linking two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction. While a compound-complex sentence comprises of a minimum of two independent clauses linked with a dependent/subordinate clause. As per these definitions, the above sentences have been classified.
C) We listen, whenever we are driving, to books on tape.