To solve this problem, we need to identify whether each sentence is
compound or
complex. Here's a brief explanation of the two types:
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Compound Sentence: A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (e.g., "and," "but," "so," "or," "nor," "for," "yet").
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Complex Sentence: A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Let's analyze each sentence:
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#### 1.
She cried after he gave her a ring.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause ("She cried") and one dependent clause ("after he gave her a ring"). The dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction "after."
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Type:
Complex
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#### 2.
Mel was good at soccer because she trained daily.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause ("Mel was good at soccer") and one dependent clause ("because she trained daily"). The dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction "because."
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Type:
Complex
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#### 3.
Her eyes were red, so she took some medicine.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses: "Her eyes were red" and "she took some medicine." They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "so."
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Type:
Compound
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#### 4.
Andy rang the police because he was in danger.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause ("Andy rang the police") and one dependent clause ("because he was in danger"). The dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction "because."
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Type:
Complex
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#### 5.
The television broke, so their dad bought a new one.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses: "The television broke" and "their dad bought a new one." They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "so."
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Type:
Compound
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#### 6.
Mandy went to school, and John went to work.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses: "Mandy went to school" and "John went to work." They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
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Type:
Compound
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#### 7.
After their argument, they decided to leave the house.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause ("they decided to leave the house") and one dependent clause ("after their argument"). The dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction "after."
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Type:
Complex
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Final Answers:
1.
Complex
2.
Complex
3.
Compound
4.
Complex
5.
Compound
6.
Compound
7.
Complex
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Complex} \\
2. \text{Complex} \\
3. \text{Compound} \\
4. \text{Complex} \\
5. \text{Compound} \\
6. \text{Compound} \\
7. \text{Complex} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 10 examples compound complex sentences.
