Educational worksheet to identify compound and complex sentences, ideal for grammar practice.
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Step-by-step solution for: Compound and complex sentences — PlanBee
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Step-by-step solution for: Compound and complex sentences — PlanBee
To solve the problem, we need to determine whether each sentence is a compound sentence or a complex sentence. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
1. Compound Sentence: Connects two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (e.g., *and*, *but*, *or*, *so*, *nor*, *for*, *yet*).
2. Complex Sentence: Connects an independent clause and at least one dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction (e.g., *because*, *although*, *since*, *if*, *unless*, *when*, *while*, etc.).
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1. Arthur likes coffee but his wife prefers tea.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Arthur likes coffee" and "his wife prefers tea."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction but.
- Answer: Compound
2. Jaga couldn't go on the trip unless she found her permission slip.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "Jaga couldn't go on the trip."
- It also has a dependent clause: "unless she found her permission slip."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction unless.
- Answer: Complex
3. Thunder suddenly struck and I jumped out of my seat.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Thunder suddenly struck" and "I jumped out of my seat."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
- Answer: Compound
4. I quickly finished my homework before I set off for school.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I quickly finished my homework."
- It also has a dependent clause: "before I set off for school."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction before.
- Answer: Complex
5. If Joe misses the bus, he will be late for his appointment.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "he will be late for his appointment."
- It also has a dependent clause: "If Joe misses the bus."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction if.
- Answer: Complex
6. I ate everything on my plate even though I hate broccoli.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I ate everything on my plate."
- It also has a dependent clause: "even though I hate broccoli."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction even though.
- Answer: Complex
7. Although Maths isn’t my favourite subject, I still try my best.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I still try my best."
- It also has a dependent clause: "Although Maths isn’t my favourite subject."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction although.
- Answer: Complex
8. It was beginning to get dark so Dan switched the light on.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "It was beginning to get dark" and "Dan switched the light on."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction so.
- Answer: Compound
9. The match was cancelled because the other team didn’t show up.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "The match was cancelled."
- It also has a dependent clause: "because the other team didn’t show up."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction because.
- Answer: Complex
10. She was hot and sweating, yet Kate kept on climbing.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "She was hot and sweating" and "Kate kept on climbing."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction yet.
- Answer: Compound
11. Alice never texted him, nor did she call him back.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Alice never texted him" and "she called him back."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction nor.
- Answer: Compound
12. Whenever it rains, I can never find my umbrella.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I can never find my umbrella."
- It also has a dependent clause: "Whenever it rains."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction whenever.
- Answer: Complex
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1. Compound
2. Complex
3. Compound
4. Complex
5. Complex
6. Complex
7. Complex
8. Compound
9. Complex
10. Compound
11. Compound
12. Complex
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\[
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1. \text{Compound} & 2. \text{Complex} \\
3. \text{Compound} & 4. \text{Complex} \\
5. \text{Complex} & 6. \text{Complex} \\
7. \text{Complex} & 8. \text{Compound} \\
9. \text{Complex} & 10. \text{Compound} \\
11. \text{Compound} & 12. \text{Complex} \\
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Definitions Recap:
1. Compound Sentence: Connects two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (e.g., *and*, *but*, *or*, *so*, *nor*, *for*, *yet*).
2. Complex Sentence: Connects an independent clause and at least one dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction (e.g., *because*, *although*, *since*, *if*, *unless*, *when*, *while*, etc.).
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Sentences Analysis:
1. Arthur likes coffee but his wife prefers tea.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Arthur likes coffee" and "his wife prefers tea."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction but.
- Answer: Compound
2. Jaga couldn't go on the trip unless she found her permission slip.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "Jaga couldn't go on the trip."
- It also has a dependent clause: "unless she found her permission slip."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction unless.
- Answer: Complex
3. Thunder suddenly struck and I jumped out of my seat.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Thunder suddenly struck" and "I jumped out of my seat."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
- Answer: Compound
4. I quickly finished my homework before I set off for school.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I quickly finished my homework."
- It also has a dependent clause: "before I set off for school."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction before.
- Answer: Complex
5. If Joe misses the bus, he will be late for his appointment.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "he will be late for his appointment."
- It also has a dependent clause: "If Joe misses the bus."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction if.
- Answer: Complex
6. I ate everything on my plate even though I hate broccoli.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I ate everything on my plate."
- It also has a dependent clause: "even though I hate broccoli."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction even though.
- Answer: Complex
7. Although Maths isn’t my favourite subject, I still try my best.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I still try my best."
- It also has a dependent clause: "Although Maths isn’t my favourite subject."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction although.
- Answer: Complex
8. It was beginning to get dark so Dan switched the light on.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "It was beginning to get dark" and "Dan switched the light on."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction so.
- Answer: Compound
9. The match was cancelled because the other team didn’t show up.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "The match was cancelled."
- It also has a dependent clause: "because the other team didn’t show up."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction because.
- Answer: Complex
10. She was hot and sweating, yet Kate kept on climbing.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "She was hot and sweating" and "Kate kept on climbing."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction yet.
- Answer: Compound
11. Alice never texted him, nor did she call him back.
- This sentence has two independent clauses: "Alice never texted him" and "she called him back."
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction nor.
- Answer: Compound
12. Whenever it rains, I can never find my umbrella.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "I can never find my umbrella."
- It also has a dependent clause: "Whenever it rains."
- They are joined by the subordinating conjunction whenever.
- Answer: Complex
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Final Answers:
1. Compound
2. Complex
3. Compound
4. Complex
5. Complex
6. Complex
7. Complex
8. Compound
9. Complex
10. Compound
11. Compound
12. Complex
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
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\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{Compound} & 2. \text{Complex} \\
3. \text{Compound} & 4. \text{Complex} \\
5. \text{Complex} & 6. \text{Complex} \\
7. \text{Complex} & 8. \text{Compound} \\
9. \text{Complex} & 10. \text{Compound} \\
11. \text{Compound} & 12. \text{Complex} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complex and compound sentence worksheet.
