Read each sentence. On the lines provided,write simple if it has one independent clause. Write compound if it has two or more independent clauses. Write compound if it has two or more independent clauses.

Question

1. I wanted to go to the concert,but my parents wouldn't let me.

2. Mrs.Gupta lives on a very busy road in the middle of the city.

3. He got a hot dog,she got a hamburger,and you got a salad.

4. Can we go to the movies later this evening?

5. There are too many stars in the sky to count all of them.

6. The little puppy was adopted quickly,for it was very sweet.

7. Th balloon drifted up into the fluffy clouds above.

8. We left early,yet the traffic on the highway still made us late.

9. Do you want to read a book,or would you like to take a walk?

10. My cousin thinks he was lucky to get into his favorite college.

I forgot this lesson,and the paper,and I learned this over a month ago,so I don't remember. Please answer!

Answer 1

For 7 its "the" srry

Answer 2

1. compound
2. simple

Do you see the reasons for the above answers?

I'll be glad to check your answers for the other sentences.

Answer 3

can you explain because i am very confused and don't understand the difference

Answer 4

Jamie -- are you Camille?

Answer 5

no that's my classmate we are both trying to figure this out

Answer 6

Hmmm -- you're using the same ip address.

http://whatismyipaddress.com/ip-lookup

http://eslbee.com/sentences.htm

http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/sentences.htm

Answer 7

The litttle puppy was adopted quickly for it was very sweet

Answer 8

Compound