All are correct except #8.
8. The car broke down, but a rescuer van arrived within minutes. ----- Complex
Actually this is a compound sentence, but none of the other labels fit it. Here's the difference:
Compound sentence = two independent clauses, joined by comma and coordinating conjunction or semicolon
(This means that you have two simple sentences connected by a comma and conjunction, such as this: The car broke down, and the van arrived.)
Complex sentence = one independent and at least one dependent clause
(This means that you have one simple sentence connected to a dependent clause, such as this: Take a cab home [<~~independent clause] if you leave late [<~~dependent clause].)
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sentences.htm
and
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sentences.htm#sentence_types
Please check my work.
Identify whether each sentence is complex, an exclamation, declarative, or interrogative.
1. Tim likes soup, so Mary bought tomatoes. ----- Complex
2. Oh no! ----- Exclamation
3. Do you want to play in the Garden? ----- Interrogative
4. In the story, the author told how useful a sled can be. ----- Complex
5. She plays the piano. ----- Declarative
6. I love u! ----- Exclamation
7. My brother baked a cake last night. ----- Declarative
8. The car broke down, but a rescuer van arrived within minutes. ----- Complex
9. If you leave late, take a cab home. ----- Complex
10. What did you name your new puppy? ----- Interrogative
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Yes! Thank you for explaining difference between compound sentence and complex sentence.
Should I leave it as a complex sentence because none of the other labels fit it, or mark it as a “compound sentence”?
Should I leave it as a complex sentence because none of the other labels fit it, or mark it as a “compound sentence”?
I'd mark it as compound, and then let your teacher know you understand the difference!
Thank you! I appreciated.
You're very welcome!
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