WORKSHEET 172
A Review of
Sentences
A simple sentence contains one subject
and one predicate. It expresses one main idea. Parts of the sentence, however,
may be compound.
The line
is busy now.
A compound sentence is made up of two
simple sentences that express related ideas. These sentences are connected by a
semicolon or by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. A semicolon that
connects two simple sentences may be followed by a conjunctive adverb.
The line is
busy now, but I will try again later.
A complex sentence contains one main
clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clauses may be used
as adverbs, adjectives, or nouns. A complex sentence expresses one main idea
and one or more dependent ideas.
Although the line is busy now, I will
try again later.
A compound-complex sentence contains two
main clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clauses may
be adverb, adjective, or noun clauses. A compound-complex sentence expresses
two main ideas, as well as one dependent idea.
The line is
busy, but I will try again when I finish
this.
Identifying the Kinds of Sentences. For
each sentence, write Simple, Compound,
Complex, or Compound-Complex to show what kind it is.
1. These jogging
shoes are canvas and suede. ________
2.
Can you fix the bell, or should I call the electrician?
3.
We picked the apples ourselves and baked a pie.
4.
The reporter asked if she could arrange an interview.
5.
People spend one third of their lives asleep.
6.
The mysterious burglary, which baffled the police for years, has finally been
solved, and justice will now be
served.
7.
The union met with its members, and they accepted the
contract.
8.
The recue worker explained what the situation was.
9.
After the audience gave him an ovation. Lionel Ritchie sang two encores and
then he left the stage.
10.
As she presented the awards, the principal congratulated us.
