More “simple, compound, or complex”. The students studied and came in for extra help....

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More “simple, compound, or complex”

• The students studied and came in for extra help.

• Simple-(compound pred.)

• I like to watch the Phillies, but my husband likes to watch the Eagles.

• Compound (, but)

• Let’s have pizza before we go to the game.

• Complex (before we go…)

• Whenever I drive long distances, I play loud music and sing.

• Complex (Whenever I drive…)

• Depending on your location, the leaves are beautiful now.

• Simple (prep. phrase in front)

• In the middle of the ceiling, I hung a quote by Harper Lee.

• Simple (prep. phrase in front)

• I must take my dog to the groomer tonight, and he won’t like that very much.

• compound (, and)

• I hope that traffic is light tomorrow, yet it never is on a Friday.

• Compound (, yet)

• Some of the students like English although others don’t.

• Complex (although others don’t)