Forming Compound-Complex Sentences
Directions:
Identify each of the sentences below by writing one of the following terms on the line at the left:
simple
complex
compound
compound-complex
Example:
_complex_
The tires on Martin’s car squeal whenever he turns a corner.
_________ 1. Mrs. Perez bought a new rug for her dining
room.
_________ 2. Carmine has a large collection of compact
discs, but he rarely plays them.
_________ 3. Becky and Raymond often read to their
children.
_________ 4. Before the game started, Mr. Wong made
popcorn, and Mrs. Wong poured lemonade for everybody.
_________ 5. Adam keeps his money under his mattress, so he
doesn’t need a bank account.
_________ 6. Because the Levines have a good whole-house
fan, they rarely use their air conditioner.
_________ 7. Some cough medicines contain alcohol.
_________ 8. After the Hamiliton’s bought a four-poster
bed, they moved their old bed to the guest room.
_________ 9. Although Harriet likes the comfort of a big
car, she drives a subcompact.
_________ 10. The Sesslers watched six movies last week, and Mrs. Sessler hated every one of them.