Simple. One independent clause (subject = The storm, predicate = destroyed the crops in the valley).
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monster
Reset all scores!
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star
Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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20
Although the road was icy, we continued driving.
Complex. Dependent clause (Although the road was icy) + independent clause (we continued driving).
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20
She smiled when she saw her best friend at the station.
Complex. Independent clause (She smiled) + dependent clause (when she saw her best friend at the station).
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10
The stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
Simple. One independent clause (subject = The stars, predicate = twinkled in the clear night sky).
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25
I didnât finish the book, yet I passed the test because I studied the notes.
CompoundâComplex. Independent clause 1 (I didnât finish the book), independent clause 2 (I passed the test), dependent clause (because I studied the notes).
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20
I stayed quiet because I didnât want to start an argument.
Complex. Independent clause (I stayed quiet) + dependent clause (because I didnât want to start an argument).
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25
The boy who lives next door is very friendly.
Simple
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25
Because the film was long, we were exhausted, but we still enjoyed it.
CompoundâComplex. Dependent clause (Because the film was long), independent clause 1 (we were exhausted), independent clause 2 (we still enjoyed it).
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15
She enjoys painting, and he prefers sculpting.
Compound. Two independent clauses joined by and.
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15
The match was cancelled; the players were disappointed.
Compound. Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon.
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15
I wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.
Compound. Two independent clauses joined by but.
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seesaw
Swap points!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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We could take the bus, or we could walk home.
Compound. Two independent clauses joined by or.
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Whenever the teacher asked a question, the students quickly raised their hands.
Complex. Dependent clause (Whenever the teacher asked a question) + independent clause (the students quickly raised their hands).
