Directions: Label each sentence below as

Question

simple, complex, compound, or compound-complex.
You will only use each term only ONCE.

1. The players were nervous because they had never beaten the opposing team.

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2. When the teams left the field for halftime, the home team was winning, but the opposing team trailed by only one goal.

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3. The home team had the fans’ support, and families cheered from the stands.

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4. The fans went wild over every steal and goal during the game.

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Answer 1

1. Complex
2. Compound
3. Compound
4. Simple

Answer 2

You will only use each term only ONCE.

1. The players were nervous because they had never beaten the opposing team.

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2. When the teams left the field for halftime, the home team was winning, but the opposing team trailed by only one goal.

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3. The home team had the fans’ support, and families cheered from the stands.

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4. The fans went wild over every steal and goal during the game.

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Answer 3

1. Complex
2. Compound
3. Simple
4. Compound-complex