Question

Directions: Identify each compound sentence with a C. Identify each complex sentence with a CX.

1. Our team didn't always win, but we always tried to be good sports.

2. You may stay, but I am going home.

3. The rangers who serve in Yellowstone Park know every inch of the ground.

4. That statement may be correct, but it isn't very polite.

5. We will meet whenever we can.

6. The pass was thrown perfectly, but Carlos was too well guarded to catch it.

7. The toga was worn by ancient Roman youths when they reached the age of twelve.

8. That song, which is often heard on the radio, was written years ago.

9. They cannot come for dinner, but they will be here later.

10. My brother likes dogs, but I prefer cats.

11. The engine is the heart of the submarine, and the periscope is the eye.

12. I will call you when it arrives.

13. Those people who camped here were messy.

14. Edison was only thirty years old when he invented the talking machine.

15. She crept silently, for she was afraid.

Answer 1

1. C 2 C 3 cx 4 c 5 cx 6 c 7 c

Answer 2

C: 1,2,4,6,9,10,11
CX: 3,5,7,8,12,13,14,15
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