Compound and Complex Sentences

A compound sentence contains _____________.

b

One way to punctuate a compound sentence correctly is to join the two independent clauses with _________.

b

Read the sentence. Celebrities 'who help to raise awareness of significant world issues' are more likely to have long-lasting bonds with their fans. The underlined part of the sentence __________.

b

Which word signals a nonrestrictive clause in a complex sentence?

b

Read the sentence. The faculty was able to teach computer science classes now that the school built a new lab. Which words could replace the subordinating conjunction in the sentence while maintaining its original structure? Check all that apply.

b d

Read the excerpt. After a strenuous climb, the hikers decided to make camp before reaching the summit because night was approaching rapidly. Which statement most accurately describes this excerpt?

c

A _______________ should follow a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first in a sentence.

comma

A sentence that includes an independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a ___________ sentence.

complex

Read the sentence. Roland, the artist, brilliantly captured the fading pastel light on his canvas, and he preserved the sunset for future generations to enjoy. Which statement correctly describes the sentence?

d

A group of words with a subject and verb that does not express a complete thought is called a(n) ______________.

dependent clause