A compound sentence connects two independent clauses by using:
comma fanboys, or a semicolon
A complex sentence includes:
one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
A signal word that shows the beginning of a dependent clause is also known as which type of conjunction: coordinating, correlating, or subordinating?
a subordinating conjunction!
Which type of sentence structure is this: She ran home through the woods near her house.
simple sentence
Which type of sentence structure is this: Even though it rained last night, the ground was dry this morning.
complex sentence
What is the signal word in this complex sentence: Kate can still attend the White Sox game if it's raining.
if
Which type of sentence structure is this: My legs fell asleep, so I got up and started moving around.
compound sentence
How many independent clauses are in this sentence: There is nothing like a root beer float; it is the best treat on a summer day even though it might give you brain freeze.
two
Which type of sentence structure is this: Suzie held her little brother's hand crossing the street.
simple sentence
Which type of sentence structure is this: When it starts getting dark out, mom wants us home.
complex sentence
How many independent clauses are in this sentence: The sun is so bright; Lou is angry he forgot his sunglasses.
two
Which type of sentence structure is this: Shelly's dog drooled all over our carpet.
simple sentence
