Question

Identify each of the following sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

1. He didn’t want any vegetables or rice with dinner.

2. Do you want the pasta, or would you prefer the steak?

3. In Paris last year we saw many attractions, including the Eiffel Tower.

4. After the game on Thursday, we are going to the movies.

5. After you go to the game on Thursday, come to dinner with us.

6. The book that is on the shelf is yours, and you can take it whenever you want it.

7. Although the cookies were burned, they tasted good.

8. Jamie and Ralph called me last night and then came over for a visit.

Answer 1

1.compound
2.compound

Answer 2

1) Compound Sentence

(2 dependent clause are connected by one coordinating conjunction)

2) Compound Sentence

(2 dependent clause are connected by one coordinating conjunction)

3) Simple Sentence

(One main clause)

4) Complex Sentence

(1 independent clause and 1 main clause connected by one subordinating conjunction)

5) Complex Sentence

(1 independent clause and 1 main clause connected by one subordinating conjunction)

6) Complex Sentence

(1 independent clause and 1 main clause connected by one subordinating conjunction)

7) Complex Sentence

(1 independent clause and 1 main clause connected by one subordinating conjunction)

8) Compound Sentence

(2 dependent clause are connected by one coordinating conjunction)