Question

Highlight all of the independent clauses in the sentences below. Then write to identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. The fair setup began late in July, and it ended at the beginning of September. Tents kept the rides in great condition during extreme weather. 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. Tractor competitions are usually part of a larger show that everyone loves to watch.

Answer 1

Answer:

The fair setup began late in July, and it ended at the beginning of September.    (compound)

Tents kept the rides in great condition during extreme weather.   (simple)

When fairgoers bought tickets, they often purchased too many.   (complex)

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

Tractor competitions are usually part of a larger show that everyone loves to watch.   (simple)

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