Question
Is the following simple, compound, comples, or compound complex sentences?
The shopping mall has a store that sells nothing but clocks.
The governor chose the best people whom we could find for the committee; Mr. Dobbs was appointed committee chairman.
The shopping mall has a store that sells nothing but clocks.
The governor chose the best people whom we could find for the committee; Mr. Dobbs was appointed committee chairman.
Answers
John
How about these?
The most valuable of the prizes was wrapped in tattered and dirty paper.
People who expect special treatment are often disappointed.
The most valuable of the prizes was wrapped in tattered and dirty paper.
People who expect special treatment are often disappointed.
Ms. Sue
1. complex
2. compound-complex
2. compound-complex
Ms. Sue
What do you think the second two sentences are?
I'll be glad to check your answers.
I'll be glad to check your answers.
John
Top sentence is complex
Bottom sentence is simple
Bottom sentence is simple
Ms. Sue
Nope for both of them.
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John
First is simple
Second is complex
Second is complex
Ms. Sue
Now they are right. :-)
John
The family planned outdoor activities for every day of vacation; however, bad weather interfered with the plans.
Compound?
What we learned about France made us eager to visit that country, but we don't save money quickly, so the trip will not come soon.
Compound complex
Compound?
What we learned about France made us eager to visit that country, but we don't save money quickly, so the trip will not come soon.
Compound complex
Ms. Sue
Right.
John
Thanks!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.