1. Create a simple sentence with a simple subject and a simple verb. /2

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2. Create a simple sentence with a compound verb and a simple subject. /2
3. Create a simple sentence with a compound subject and a simple verb. /2
4. Create a simple sentence, using a colon to introduce a list. /2
5. Create a compound sentence, using a comma and a coordinating conjunction. /2
6. Create a compound sentence, using a semicolon. /2
7. Create a compound sentence, using a colon. /2
8. Create a compound sentence, using a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb and a comma. /2
9. Create a complex sentence, where the dependent clause comes first. /2
10. Create a complex sentence, where the independent clause comes first. /2
11. Create a compound-complex sentence. /2
12. Create a sentence with a non-restrictive clause or appositive. /2
13. Create a sentence with a restrictive clause or appositive. /2
14. Create a sentence, using semicolons in a list with commas. /2
15. Create a sentence that uses apostrophe(s) to show possession. /2
16. Create a sentence that uses apostrophe(s) in contraction(s). /2
17. Create a sentence that uses more than one proper noun. /2
18. Create a sentence that uses a demonstrative pronoun. /2
19. Create a sentence that uses a quantifier. /2
20. Create a sentence that uses a preposition. /2

Answer 1

1. The dog barked.
2. The cat purred and meowed.
3. Dogs and cats are domestic animals.
4. I need to buy groceries: eggs, milk, and bread.
5. I went to the store, and I bought some fruits.
6. I finished my work; now I can relax.
7. She loves to read classic novels: Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre.
8. He wanted to go swimming; however, it was too cold.
9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went for a walk.
10. We went to the beach, and we had a picnic.
11. She took a deep breath, and she jumped into the water, but she realized she couldn't swim.
12. The book, written by J.K. Rowling, is a bestseller.
13. The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
14. I need to pack my suitcase with clothes: shirts, pants, and shoes; toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap; and other essentials: passport and money.
15. The dog's tail wagged happily.
16. He doesn't want to go to the party; he's too tired.
17. John and Sarah went to the park.
18. This is the book I was talking about.
19. She bought several bags of groceries.
20. The cat is hiding under the table.