Compound and Complex Sentences Monday

1. Compound and Complex SentencesMonday • On Friday you will have a grammar quiz covering BOTH compound AND complex sentences. This week we will review both sentence types For each of the following sentences, determine whether it is compound or complex. Identify all independent and dependent clauses. 1. If you study for the test, you will do much better. 2. Jessica went to a special midnight premier, and she watched both Hunger Games and Catching Fire. 3. David went to H.E.B. to buy milk, but they were out of 1% milk. 4. Once the play started, we were not allowed to talk. 5. We won’t be able to play unless the rain stops by noon. 6. Today was such a long day; I think I will definitely be in bed by 9 o’clock.

2. Check your Answers For each of the following sentences, determine whether it is compound or complex. Identify all independent and dependent clauses. 1. If you study for the test, you will do much better. Complex 2. Jessica went to a special midnight premier, and she watched both Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Compound 3. David went to H.E.B. to buy milk, but they were out of 1% milk. Compound 4. Once the play started, we were not allowed to talk. Complex 5. We won’t be able to play unless the rain stops by noon. Complex 6. Today was such a long day; I think I will definitely be in bed by 9 o’clock. Compound

3. Compound and Complex SentencesTuesday • On Friday you will have a grammar quiz covering BOTH compound AND complex sentences. This week we will review both sentence types Complete each of the following sentences by making them either compound or complex. Make these sentences compound: (You will need to add a second independent clause) Rex practiced his guitar. We played games. My dog waited at the door for us. Makes these sentences compound: (You may have to add the independent or the dependent clause) Whenever my sister gets in trouble I had to go to the dentist Until my baby sister woke up from her nap.

4. Compound and Complex SentencesBlock Day • On Friday you will have a grammar quiz covering BOTH compound AND complex sentences. This week we will review both sentence types Make corrections to the sentences below and determine whether they are compound or complex. 1. I received a letter from my friend Ashley it was three pages long. 2. Gina made a cake for her dad’s birthday with chocolate frosting. Because chocolate is his favorite. 3. He was upset about his toy, because it was broken. 4. The high school band gave a concert, it lasted for one hour. 5. Mom bought me a shirt and a pair of jeans; but she wouldn’t buy me new shoes. 6. After I finished my test; I waited in the library for Paul and Mary. 7. We found a puppy wandering the streets it has small black spots. 8. Kyle threw the ball but it went into the bushes. 9. Mom went to pay our neighbor. Since she watched our dog last weekend. 10. Mr. Derek is my new piano teacher, because my former piano teacher retired.

5. Let’s See how your Corrected these Sentences… 1. I received a letter from my friend Ashley it was three pages long. 2. Gina made a cake for her dad’s birthday with chocolate frosting. Because chocolate is his favorite. 3. He was upset about his toy, because it was broken. 4. The high school band gave a concert, it lasted for one hour. 5. Mom bought me a shirt and a pair of jeans; but she wouldn’t buy me new shoes. 6. After I finished my test; I waited in the library for Paul and Mary. 7. We found a puppy wandering the streets it has small black spots. 8. Kyle threw the ball but it went into the bushes. 9. Mom went to pay our neighbor. Since she watched our dog last weekend. 10. Mr. Derek is my new piano teacher, because my former piano teacher retired.