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  • What type of sentence always has a subordinator (as, because, since, after although, when) or relative pronouns (who, that, which)?
    Complex Sentence
  • She cannot play in the game, for she broke her leg.
    Compound Sentence
  • What type of sentence basically has 2 simple sentences?
    Compound Sentence
  • Which word is NOT a Subordinating Conjunction?
    While
    Because
    As if
    Around
  • The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so he ran once he saw the police.
    Compound Sentence
  • Which is correct punctuation?
    I am not hungry, but I'll have a piece of cake.
    I am not hungry but, I'll have a piece of cake.
  • I can sing although I don't really want to.
    compound
    complex
  • The teacher moved us because we couldn't stop talking.
    complex
    compound
  • What type of sentence has 2 independent clauses?
    Compound Sentence
  • They spoke to him in Spanish, but he responded in English.
    Compound Sentence
  • Which word is NOT a Subordinating Conjunction?
    Behind
    Once
    Whenever
    Though
  • Which word is NOT a Subordinating Conjunction?
    When
    Among
    Before
    After
  • Which is correct punctuation?
    I have loved surfing, since I was a child.
    Since I was a child, I have loved surfing.
  • Which is correct punctuation?
    Be sure to floss, whenever you brush your teeth.
    Whenever you brush your teeth be sure to floss.
    Whenever you brush your teeth, be sure to floss.
  • Which needs a comma?
    Until you finish your work remain seated.
    You can go outside when you finish your work.
  • Which is complex?
    I watch TV while I do my homework.
    She is smart, yet she has no common sense.
  • Which is correct punctuation?
    Although you're sick, you must go to school.
    You must go to school, although you're sick.
  • After eating lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, Tim went to the gym to exercise.
    Complex Sentence
  • We'll eat where you choose, for it is your birthday.
    complex
    compound
  • What type of sentence has independent clauses joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)?
    Compound Sentence
  • You must finish cleaning your room before you go to the party.
    Complex Sentence
  • Which is correct?
    I am running track but, I really hate to run.
    I am running track, but I really hate to run.
  • Which word is NOT a Subordinating Conjunction?
    when
    after
    because
    but
  • Which is correct?
    Please brush your teeth before you go to bed.
    Before you go to bed please brush your teeth.
  • What type of sentence has an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses?
    Complex Sentence
  • Which is punctuated correctly?
    Since you made all A's, let's go out to eat!
    I can't go, because I am sick.