EXERCISE 1 In the following examples, determine the sentence type from the choices given.

1. We took a taxi home after the theatre

Simple Complex Compound

2. The policeman was not impressed by your alibi

Simple Complex Compound

3. As soon as I heard the news, I rushed straight to the police

Simple Complex Compound

4. Amy watches football on television, but she never goes to a game

Simple Complex Compound

5. If you give your details to our secretary, we will contact you when we have a vacancy

Simple Complex Compound

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EXERCISE 2

1. Pauline and Bruno have a big argument every summer over where they should spend their
summer vacation. A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

2. Pauline loves to go to the beach and spend her days sunbathing.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

3. Bruno, on the other hand, likes the view that he gets from the log cabin up in the mountains,
and he enjoys hiking in the forest. A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

4. Pauline says there is nothing relaxing about chopping wood, swatting mosquitoes, and
cooking over a woodstove. A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

5. Bruno dislikes sitting on the beach; he always gets a nasty sunburn.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

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6. Bruno tends to get bored sitting on the beach, watching the waves, getting sand in his
swimsuit, and reading detective novels for a week. A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

7. This year, after a lengthy, noisy debate, they decided to take separate vacations.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

8. Bruno went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Pauline went to Cape Cod.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

9. Although they are 250 miles apart, they keep in constant contact on the internet.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

10. Bruno took the desktop computer that he uses at work, and Pauline sits on the beach with
her laptop computer, which she connects to the internet with a cellular phone. A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence D. Compound-Complex Sentence

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EXERCISE 3 Identify the following sentences as S=simple, CP=compound, CX=complex, CC=Compound-Complex. _____ 1. The most popular sport in the world is soccer. _____ 2. People in ancient China and Japan had a form of soccer, and even Rome had a game that resembled soccer. _____ 3. The game as it is played today got its start in England. _____ 4. In the Middle Ages, whole towns played soccer on Shrove Tuesday. _____ 5. Goals were built at opposite ends of town, and hundreds of people who lived in those towns would play on each side. _____ 6. Such games resembled full-scale brawls. _____ 7. The first side to score a goal won and was declared village champion. _____ 8. Then both sides tended to the wounded, and they didnt play again for a whole year. _____ 9. The rules of the game were written in the late 1800s at British boarding schools. _____10.Now, nearly every European country has a national soccer team, and the teams participate in international tournaments.

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EXERCISE 4 Identify the following sentences as S=simple, CP=compound, CX=complex, CC=Compound-Complex. To make this easier, circle the subjects, underline the verbs, and cross out the prepositional phrases. 1.For both rich and poor in Rome, public baths were a daily pleasure. 2.The baths were somewhat similar to modern health clubs, although they had little equipment for exercising. 3.Rome alone had 856 baths; most of them were private. 4.Citizens who became rich were expected to build baths for their fellow citizens, and many generously built huge marble facilities. 5.For the equivalent of about a quarter-penny, any Roman could be massaged, scrubbed, and soaked in a public bath. 6.First, bathers might exercise, and then they went to a hot, dry room to sweat. 7.Next, they visited a hot, steamy room, and the final stage was a plunge into ice-cold water. 8.After the citizens finished their baths, they would wrap themselves in towels and visit with friends or walk about the grounds. 9.The serious-minded could browse through the baths library. 10.They also sat around and played chess and checkers in game rooms.

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EXERCISE 6 Indicate whether each sentence is simple, compound, or complex. 1. Sara began planning her summer vacation in December. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 2. Because I left the play early, I missed the surprise ending. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 3. Tanya was invited to a party, so she wants to buy a new outfit. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 4. After Alison finished playing the video game, she shut down the computer. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 5. Because of rain, the baseball game was postponed. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 6. For Halloween, each of the children had dressed up as a different Disney character; however, not one of them had dressed up as Mickey Mouse. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 7. Some of the books in the library will be given to charity. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 8. After the hurricane, many of the offices needed new carpeting. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 9. The meaning of this poem is difficult to understand. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 10. Joe and his brother went fishing last weekend and caught lots of fish. 1. Simple 2. Compound 3. Complex 16

EXERCISE 7 Identify the simple, compound and complex sentences. 1. Duane doesn't think he passed the test, although he studied several hours last night. _____________________ 2. The team had won the championship last year and was determined to win it again. _____________________ 3. Since we bought our new wide-screen television, the prices have dropped dramatically. _____________________ 4. My father and mother ate too much at our family reunion. _____________________ 5. Fiona became interesting in long-distance running several years ago; in fact, she ran in the New York Marathon last year.
_______________________

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EXERCISE 8 Answer the questions below.

1. The book __________ is not in the library. 1. what I want to borrow 2. I want to borrow 3. which I want to borrow it 4. that I want to borrow it. 2. __________ was once regarded as impossible has come true. 1. That 2. Which 3. What 4. There 3. Is this factory _________ you visited last year? 1. the one 2. where 3. which 4. that 4. I found ______ strange ______ nobody had said anything at the meeting. 1. that ------ that 2. it ------ ______ 3. this ------ that 4. it ------ that 5. The problem lies __________ her English is too poor. 1. in the fact 2. in fact that 3. in the fact that 4. in that 6. ______ a pity that we have missed the film. 1. That's 2. It's 3. What's 4. There's 7. __________ comes home back first should cook dinner. 1. Who 2. Who that 3. Whoever 4. Who ever 8. They talked about things and persons _________ they remembered. 1. that 2. who 3. which 4. what

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EXERCISE 9

Directions: Identify the following sentences as simple, compound, or complex based on your reading of the material about simple, compound, and complex sentences.
1: The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took attendance. Simple Compound Complex 2: Juan played football while Juanita went shopping. Simple Compound Complex 3: Juan played football, yet Juanita went shopping. Simple Compound Complex 4: Although Mexico has the better football team, it lost. Simple Compound Complex 5: The island was filled with many winding trails, a small lake, and dangerous wild pigs. Simple Compound Complex 6: Naoki passed the test because he studied hard and understood the material. Simple Compound Complex

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1. The Cleveland Indians, who have rebuilt themselves in the off season,
have lost their home opener this year. Compound-Complex Simple Complex Compound

2. Mark said that he forgot his homework, and he asked if he could make
it up later. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex

3. Although he was very intelligent, Mario could not figure out how to
solve the Rubik's Cube. Simple Compound-Complex Compound Complex

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4. My favorite sport to watch in the fall is football, so I clear my schedule

every Sunday to watch the Browns. Complex Simple Compound Compound-Complex

5. The circus, with its crazy clowns and brave lion tamers, is in town this
week. Compound-Complex Compound Simple Complex

6. Joan said she loves shopping, but she doesn't have enough money to do
it as often as she would like! Compound-Complex Complex Simple Compound

7. When he saw the price of the car, he started laughing and walked away.
Complex Compound Simple Compound-Complex
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8. In the middle of the night, a loud noise from my neighbor's house woke
me up. Compound Simple Complex Compound Complex

9. Violence on television has been debated by politicians for years, yet they
still don't have a good plan about how to deal with it. Complex Compound-Complex Simple Compound

10. This is the end of my quiz, which had to happen sometime; I hope you
liked it! Compound-Complex Complex Simple Compound

1. The Cleveland Indians, who have rebuilt themselves in the off season,
have lost their home opener this year. Compound-Complex Simple Complex Compound
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2. Mark said that he forgot his homework, and he asked if he could make
it up later. Simple Compound Complex Compound Complex

3. Although he was very intelligent, Mario could not figure out how to
solve the Rubik's Cube. Simple Compound-Complex Compound Complex

4. My favorite sport to watch in the fall is football, so I clear my schedule

every Sunday to watch the Browns. Complex Simple Compound Compound-Complex

5. The circus, with its crazy clowns and brave lion tamers, is in town this
week. Compound-Complex Compound Simple Complex

6. Joan said she loves shopping, but she doesn't have enough money to do
it as often as she would like! Compound-Complex Complex Simple Compound

7. When he saw the price of the car, he started laughing and walked away.
Complex Compound Simple Compound-Complex

8. In the middle of the night, a loud noise from my neighbor's house woke
me up. Compound Simple Complex Compound - Complex

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9. Violence on television has been debated by politicians for years, yet they
still don't have a good plan about how to deal with it. Complex Compound-Complex Simple Compound

10. This is the end of my quiz, which had to happen sometime; I hope you
liked it! Compound-Complex Complex Simple Compound

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