LINGUISTICS II
2nd activity
SENTENCE TYPES
Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex; also, underline dependent clauses where it applies.
Each one of you must do 3 different sentences.
Remember to post your answers in the comment section.
1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.
2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.
3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.
4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.
6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the
kitchen appliances.
7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.
8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet
Sarah did most of the work.
9. I love skiing, my brother loves snowboarding, and my sister likes snow tubing.
10. If you do not want to join marching band, you should find another extracurricular activity.
11. Whenever I hear classical music, I immediately get sleepy.
12. In the middle of the night, my little sister screamed at the top of her lungs because she had a nightmare, and I ran to comfort her.
13. I washed and vacuumed the car.
14. We ordered pork tenderloin for our entrée and scalloped potatoes for our side dish.
15. We have nothing to fear but fear itself.
16. I now understand simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences.
