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 ever since she was a young child. (Complex)
2. Although he was tired from work, he still managed to finish his homework before bed. (Complex)
3. He played soccer for his school team and won a championship last year. (Simple)