1) Which sentence would be defined as a compound sentence a) Mark was late to Deborah Summer's class. b) The colors in the Oriental carpet were rich, and the pattern was complex. 2) Which sentence includes an independent clause? a) The ring of the telephone interrupted me for the third time; there seemed to be no way to finish the last chapter of Sophie's Choice before class. b) Seemingly, it is impossible for us to agree upon the proper role of government in the lives of private citizens. c) Of all the girls in the class, she is the smartest. d) Eureka Springs, which is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, is a quaint town with old-fashioned charm 3) True or False: Sentence patterns and sentence punctuation change based on the number and type of clauses ina sentence.  a) False b) True c) I don't know 4) True or False: A Compound Complex Sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause a) False b) True c) I dont know 5) Which of the following sentences is a Compound-Complex Sentence? a) Teh differences between labor and management were many, but both sides recognized the importance of avoiding a strike.  b) This bus goes down Edwards Street and then turns left into Mills Avenue.  c) Although Mark was late to Deobrah's Summer's class, he had completed his homework, but she wouldn't accept it. d) He had a reason for not playing the game; he broke his arm.

Recognizing Sentence Patterns

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