Directions: Using the phrase provided below, write a sentence. THEN label your sentences by writing simple, compound, or complex in parentheses after each one.

Question

Example: attended high school
Sentence using the phrase: My neighbor attended high school with my daughter, so they drove together each morning.
Sentence Type: Compound Sentence

1. liked to write poetry
Sentence using the phrase: _________________________________________________

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Sentence Type: ___________________________

2. Although he was
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________

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Sentence Type: ___________________________

3. played soccer for his school team
Sentence using the phrase: ________________________________________________

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Sentence Type: ___________________________

Answer 1

1. She liked to write poetry, so she started a blog to share her work. (Compound)
2. Although he was tired, he still managed to finish his homework on time. (Complex)
3. He played soccer for his school team, so he spent most of his afternoons practicing at the field. (Compound)