To solve this problem, we need to determine 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 a coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and," "but," "or," "so," "for," "nor," "yet") or a semicolon.
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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 step by step:
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1. She liked cheese, but she didn’t like milk.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "She liked cheese"
- "she didn’t like milk"
These clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "but."
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Type: Compound
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2. While the water ran, she quickly grabbed a towel.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause:
- "she quickly grabbed a towel"
And one dependent clause:
- "While the water ran"
The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Type: Complex
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3. The store was closed, so they went home.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "The store was closed"
- "they went home"
These clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "so."
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Type: Compound
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4. Her brother liked pizza, and she liked hamburgers.
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Analysis: This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "Her brother liked pizza"
- "she liked hamburgers"
These clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
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Type: Compound
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5. John didn’t eat his dinner because he was upset.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause:
- "John didn’t eat his dinner"
And one dependent clause:
- "because he was upset"
The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Type: Complex
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6. Although traffic was bad, Amber was still on time.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause:
- "Amber was still on time"
And one dependent clause:
- "Although traffic was bad"
The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Type: Complex
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7. Since it was the holiday, they could stay up late.
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Analysis: This sentence has one independent clause:
- "they could stay up late"
And one dependent clause:
- "Since it was the holiday"
The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Type: Complex
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Final Answers:
1. Compound
2. Complex
3. Compound
4. Compound
5. Complex
6. Complex
7. Complex
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Compound} \\
2. & \text{Complex} \\
3. & \text{Compound} \\
4. & \text{Compound} \\
5. & \text{Complex} \\
6. & \text{Complex} \\
7. & \text{Complex} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple compound and complex sentences worksheet 7th grade.
