A complex sentence includes:
one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
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: 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
How many dependent clauses are in this sentence: Since he left, he missed the performance, but the show was running late.
one
Which type of sentence structure is this: Yellow is my favorite color, yet I also like teal just as much.
compound sentence
Which type of sentence structure is this: Until you finish your homework, you will not be taking any calls or messages from anyone.
complex sentence
Which type of sentence structure is this: Geneva was thrilled to be chosen for the play; she's been auditioning for years.
compound sentence
What is the signal word in this sentence: Whenever I get nervous, I bite the inside of my lip.
whenever
How many independent clauses are in this sentence: Although I miss grandpa so much, I cannot go to him because I do not have money for a plane ticket.
one
