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Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
Mrs. Geller gave her opinion, and everyone agreed.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
A simple sentence that stands alone is ___________.
a dependent clause
an independent clause
a phrase
Sarah and Karen had planned to return to Canada.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?
simple sentences
compound sentences
complex sentences
Kelly remained at home because she had a sore throat.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is ___________.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
His left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
While the music played, Rodney sneaked in through the side door.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Dr. Matthews tried, but it simply was not enough to save his life.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Eric ran the rest of the way home because he was scared.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
A clause that cannot stand alone is __________.
a simple sentence
an independent clause
a dependent clause
a complex sentence
You dislike him, but that doesn't matter.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Go clean your room.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Don't wait!
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
He ate a large meal and then fell asleep.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
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