Question

Review the list of dependent clauses and phrases listed below. Rewrite the list, and then interview two people asking them how they would complete the sentences. Write down their responses, and evaluate each of their responses to ensure that they are complete. Label each of the sentences as "simple" or "compound" or "complex" or "compound-complex." Be sure that your punctuation is accurate, and then submit your list below.

-In the forest (phrase—noun, but no subject and no verb)
-Smashing against the bat (phrase—verb but no subject)
-Before our first class (phrase)
-After the snowstorm (phrase)
-I am aware of the error (clause—subject and verb)
-When the saints go marching in (clause)
-Between a rock and a hard place (phrase)
-Broken shards of glass (phrase)
-Because of her beautiful smile (phrase)
-Because she smiled at him (clause)

Answer 1

Because she smiled at him hope this helps

Answer 2

1. Many different animals can be found in the forest. --- simple sentence

2. The ball, smashing against the bat, made quite a noise. -- I think this is simple..but I am not 100% sure.

3. Before our first class, we sat down and had a nice breakfast. -- this is a complex sentence

4. After the snowstorm, we were finally able to leave the cabin. -- this is a complex sentence

5. I am aware of the error. -- (I wouldn't even change this) -- simple sentence.

6. We all sat around the campfire and sang " When the Saints Go Marching In . " -- I believe this is simple

7. I found myself between a rock and a hard place. -- I am thinking simple

8. Broken shards of glass cut my feet to pieces. -- simple

9. She looked perfect in the picture because of her beautiful smile. -- not sure if this is complex or simple.

10. Because she smiles at him, he got the impression that she liked him. -- complex sentence...I think