Question

Part A

Write “I” if the clause is independent. Write “D” if it is dependent.
_ I’m taking evening classes.
_It’s another beautiful day in Los Angeles.
_If my flight to San Diego leaves on time.
_When I finish all of my final exams.
_Everyone left early.
_The mail arrived late again today!
_After my daughter got the results of her driving test.
_Because I want to improve my English writing skills.
_Listen to this music.
_As soon as it started to rain.

part B
Identify the following sentences as Simple (S) Compound (CD) or Complex (CX):
1. I felt much better after I took some allergy medicine.
2. As soon as it started to rain, we packed up our picnic lunches and went inside.
3. Paul woke up at 3:00 am and drank a glass of warm milk.
4. I’m going to drop off my report before noon today.
5. Estrella and Alberto wanted to go cycling, but the weather was unpleasant.
6. Some people enjoy extreme sports such as skydiving and rock c 7. Because the traffic is so heavy during rush hour, I avoid driving at that time.
8. Tiffany enjoys helping people, so she often volunteers at a homeless shelter.

Answer 1

Part A:
I’m taking evening classes. - I
It’s another beautiful day in Los Angeles. - I
If my flight to San Diego leaves on time. - D
When I finish all of my final exams. - D
Everyone left early. - I
The mail arrived late again today! - I
After my daughter got the results of her driving test. - D
Because I want to improve my English writing skills. - D
Listen to this music. - I
As soon as it started to rain. - D

Part B:
1. I felt much better after I took some allergy medicine. - S
2. As soon as it started to rain, we packed up our picnic lunches and went inside. - CD
3. Paul woke up at 3:00 am and drank a glass of warm milk. - S
4. I’m going to drop off my report before noon today. - S
5. Estrella and Alberto wanted to go cycling, but the weather was unpleasant. - CD
6. Some people enjoy extreme sports such as skydiving and rock c - S
7. Because the traffic is so heavy during rush hour, I avoid driving at that time. - CX
8. Tiffany enjoys helping people, so she often volunteers at a homeless shelter. - CD