Compound Sentence: The storm passed, and the sky cleared just in time for the fireworks., The sun was setting quickly, so we hurried to reach the top of the hill., She applied to several universities, but her dream school remained her top priority., He wanted to join the debate team, so he practiced public speaking every day., has 2 subjects and 2 verbs; 2 independent clauses, Complex Sentence: Since he had been training all season, his performance at the championship was remarkable, Because the novel was written in a distinct, lyrical style, it quickly became popular among literary critics., He didn’t understand the topic until the teacher explained it, When the sun dipped below the horizon, a calm settled over the lake, and the evening lights began to flicker., has 2 subjects and 2 verbs; 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause, Dependent Clause: When they arrived at the party, Even though the assignment was challenging, As soon as the presentation started, If the conditions remain favorable, 1 subject and 1 verb but not a complete thought, Independent Clause: She discovered a hidden talent for painting during her summer art course., The orchestra played beautifully, capturing the emotions of the entire audience., He stayed behind after class to discuss his project with the teacher., They decided to travel to Europe next summer., 1 subject and 1 verb, Phrase: With determination in her eyes, After the concert, Because of the break, Running down the street, missing a subject, a verb, or both,

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