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RETEACH

Name: Date:

SENTENCE STRUCTURES

Sentences can be classified by the type and number of their clauses. An independent clause has
a subject and verb and can stand on its own as a complete thought. A dependent clause also has
a subject and verb, but it cannot stand on its own because it does not express a complete thought.
Dependent clauses start with words such as although, after, as, because, before, if, that, when,
which, or while.

In the examples below, the independent clauses are underlined, and the dependent clauses are in
bold type.
• A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.
Alpacas come in many different colors.
• A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses linked by a comma
and a coordinating conjunction, such as and, but, or or (or by a semicolon).
We have several alpaca farms nearby, and we visit them sometimes.
• A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Alpacas are raised for their fleece, which is made into a fine fiber.
• A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.
Because the fiber is soft and warm, it can be used for clothing, and people like
wearing it.

DIRECTIONS:For each sentence, underline each independent clause once and each dependent
clause twice. Then, on the line provided, identify the sentence as simple, compound,
complex, or compound-complex. (Remember to look for the kinds of words that begin a
dependent clause.)

1. compound Racoons are wild animals; they are not pets.

2. simple Jamil has been elected as student council president.


compound
3. complex When sound waves enter the ear canal, the eardrum vibrates.

4. simple Soil is fertilized by leaves that blanket the forest in the fall.
complex
5. compound After the snow started, school closed, and we all went home.

6. compound The sun is shining, and it is a glorious day.


compound
7. complex If it rains heavily, rivers rise, and some areas may flood.

8. simple Plastic trash in the oceans harms many sea creatures.


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PRACTICE

Name: Date:

SENTENCE STRUCTURES

Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.


A. DIRECTIONS:
Write your answer on the line.
1. Their neighbor, who enjoys gardening, often brings them fresh vegetables.

2. The dentist’s office is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

3. Kalla is a large, strong dog, but she would never hurt anyone.

4. Although Brad does not like most nuts, he does eat cashews.

5. Mr. Kowal will coach tonight’s game, as Coach Riley is ill.

6. While bees are collecting nectar, they carry pollen from one flower to another,
and the flowers are fertilized.

B. DIRECTIONS: Follow the directions to revise some of the sentences from Part A.

1. Rewrite sentence 1 as a compound sentence.

2. Rewrite sentence 3 as a complex sentence.

3. Rewrite sentence 6 as a complex sentence.

Combine each pair of sentences according to the directions.


C. DIRECTIONS:
1. A mountain lion gives birth to two to four kittens. She raises them alone.
(Rewrite as a compound sentence. Use the coordinating conjunction and.)

2. Mountain lions have powerful legs. They can jump as high as 14 feet.
(Rewrite as a complex sentence. Begin the dependent clause with because.)

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