Question

To create variety, each sentence in this paragraph about sports uses a different sentence structure. Use the drop-down menu after each sentence to identify the sentence’s structure. There are a variety of sports that can be done with a partner. Biking, running, weight lifting, yoga, and hiking are great examples, and you can pick an activity that is fun and challenging for both of you. Sports can give you the chance to improve your health; you can also deepen your friendship.

Answer 1

1. complex sentence

2. compound-complex sentence

3. compound sentence

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answers are 1) complex sentence; 2) compound-complex sentence; and 3)compound sentence.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first sentence is a complex sentence, meaning that it contains an independent clause (a complete though) and at least one subordinate clause (cannot stand alone even if it has subject and its predicate); a compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses as well as one dependent; finally, a compound sentence has two independent clauses with similar ideas; connectors or comas or semi colons can be used to put them together.