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Identify sentence types: simple, compound, or complex, using the FANBOYS and AAWWUBBIS rules.

Worksheet for identifying simple, compound, and complex sentences with examples and tips using FANBOYS and AAWWUBBIS.

Worksheet for identifying simple, compound, and complex sentences with examples and tips using FANBOYS and AAWWUBBIS.

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To determine whether each sentence is simple, compound, or complex, we need to analyze the structure of each sentence based on the following definitions:

- Simple Sentence: Contains only one independent clause (a subject and a predicate that can stand alone as a complete thought).
- Compound Sentence: Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) or a semicolon.
- Complex Sentence: Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS: As, Although, After, While, When, Unless, Because, Before, If, Since).

Let's analyze each sentence:

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1. Do you want to go to the park?


- Analysis: This sentence contains only one independent clause.
- Type: Simple

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2. While Max was at recess, he fell and hurt his knee.


- Analysis:
- "While Max was at recess" is a dependent clause (begins with the subordinating conjunction "while").
- "He fell and hurt his knee" is an independent clause.
- Type: Complex

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3. Do you have a dog, or do you have a cat?


- Analysis:
- This sentence contains two independent clauses: "Do you have a dog?" and "Do you have a cat?"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "or."
- Type: Compound

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4. My mom packed me an apple for lunch.


- Analysis: This sentence contains only one independent clause.
- Type: Simple

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5. My favorite subject is reading because I love good books.


- Analysis:
- "My favorite subject is reading" is an independent clause.
- "Because I love good books" is a dependent clause (begins with the subordinating conjunction "because").
- Type: Complex

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6. Maria wanted to go to school, but she was sick.


- Analysis:
- "Maria wanted to go to school" is an independent clause.
- "She was sick" is an independent clause.
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "but."
- Type: Compound

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7. I hope I do well on my test!


- Analysis:
- "I hope" is the main clause.
- "I do well on my test" is a noun clause functioning as the object of the verb "hope."
- However, since the entire sentence functions as a single independent clause, it is considered simple.
- Type: Simple

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8. I feed my dog before I leave.


- Analysis:
- "I feed my dog" is an independent clause.
- "Before I leave" is a dependent clause (begins with the subordinating conjunction "before").
- Type: Complex

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9. I woke up early, and I am dressed for school.


- Analysis:
- "I woke up early" is an independent clause.
- "I am dressed for school" is an independent clause.
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
- Type: Compound

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Final Answer:


1. Simple
2. Complex
3. Compound
4. Simple
5. Complex
6. Compound
7. Simple
8. Complex
9. Compound

Boxed Answer:
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