Match the sentence type description to each of the sentence examples.The weather outside was freezing, but it was warm next to the fire.The weather outside was freezing whilst I toasted marshmallows on the fire.This is a compound sentence because the independent and subordinate clause are joined together using a conjunction.This is a compound sentence because the conjunction 'but' joins the two independent clauses.This is a complex sentence because it is made up of subordinate clauses that do not make sense on their own.This is a complex sentence because there is an independent clause 'the weather outside was freezing' and a subordinate clause 'whilst I toasted marshmallows on the fire.'Continue

Which type of sentence is classified as an independent clause? A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. complete sentenceRe

Which statement is an example of a compound sentence?A.People tend to use too many clauses in sentences that should be simple.B.Penguins huddle together during the winter months, but some still freeze.C.I would really, truly like to help you with that rather enormous problem.D.Although he denies them, Dr. Vasquez faced several scandals last year.

What type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause?a.Compound sentenceb.Complex sentencec.Simple sentenced.Exclamatory sentenceClear my choice

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term compound sentence?A.A compound sentence is formed by joining a dependent clause and an independent clause.B.A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more independent clauses with a semicolon, a comma, and an independent marker.C.A compound sentence is formed by joining hands with a writer.D.None of the above

A teacher is developing a writing guide. Read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best.SectionsParts of speechSentence structurePunctuationA simple sentence contains one independent clause.Two independent clauses may be linked with a semicolon or a colon when no coordinating conjunction is used.Articles (a, an, the) are adjectives.If two or more independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction, the sentence is compound.