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Complex Sentences - Exercises

The document discusses complex sentences and provides examples. A complex sentence contains one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clause modifies or adds information to the main clause. Several sentences are then provided and identified as being simple, compound, or complex. For example, the sentence "When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet" is identified as a complex sentence because it contains one main clause and one subordinate clause that modifies the main clause.

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Complex Sentences - Exercises

The document discusses complex sentences and provides examples. A complex sentence contains one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clause modifies or adds information to the main clause. Several sentences are then provided and identified as being simple, compound, or complex. For example, the sentence "When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet" is identified as a complex sentence because it contains one main clause and one subordinate clause that modifies the main clause.

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THE COMPLEX SENTENCE

The complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinating clauses. The subordinate
clause modifies a word in the main clause.

After Dan studies, he often watches television. (subordinate clause modifies watches)

This is the week when the Todds go on vacation. (subordinate clause modifies week)

After Ann made the salad, she set the table. (subordinate clause modifies set)

Identifying Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. Read the following sentences, and indicate whether
each is simple, compound, or complex.

Example: I’m going to bed early because I’m tired. complex

compound
1. We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it. __________
complex
2. I wrote Jane a letter while she was away at camp. __________
simple
3. Have you seen Mr. Nelson’s garden at the back of his house? __________
complex
4. When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet. __________
compound
5. Susan likes chemistry, but she likes physics better. __________
complex
6. Since we’ve lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year. __________
complex
7. When I’m tired , I’m not good company for anyone. __________
simple
8. Wandering aimlessly up the path, Mr. Cutter approached the house. __________
simple
9. Susan sang a solo and accompanied herself on the piano. __________
complex
10. When the rain began, we were playing tennis. __________
complex
11. When Uncle Jack comes to town, we all have a good time. __________
compound
12. I worked all morning, and then I relaxed in the afternoon. __________
compound
13. Beth likes all seasons of the year, but she likes fall best. __________
simple
14. On our trip we drove every afternoon until five o’clock. __________
complex
15. Dave began to feel better before the doctor arrived. __________
simple
16. Whistling loudly, Ken walked past the cemetery. __________
simple
17. How many states can you see from Lookout Mountain? __________
complex
18. If you want your car really clean, let George wash it. __________
complex
19. I must stay home until the man comes to repair the washing machine. __________
20. Our neighbors are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take
compound
our vacation at home. __________
1. We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it. compound
2. I wrote Jane a letter while she was away at camp. complex
3. Have you seen Mr. Nelson’s garden at the back of his house? simple
4. When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet. complex
5. Susan likes chemistry, but she likes physics better. compound
6. Since we’ve lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year. complex
7. When I’m tired , I’m not good company for anyone. complex
8. Wandering aimlessly up the path, Mr. Cutter approached the house. simple
9. Susan sang a solo and accompanied herself on the piano. simple
10. When the rain began, we were playing tennis. complex
11. When Uncle Jack comes to town, we all have a good time. complex
12. I worked all morning, and then I relaxed in the afternoon. compound
13. Beth likes all seasons of the year, but she likes fall best. compound
14. On our trip we drove every afternoon until five o’clock. simple
15. Dave began to feel better before the doctor arrived. complex
16. Whistling loudly, Ken walked past the cemetery. simple
17. How many states can you see from Lookout Mountain? simple
18. If you want your car really clean, let George wash it. complex
19. I must stay home until the man comes to repair the washing machine. complex
20. Our neighbors are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take
our vacation at home. compound

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