english Compound and Complex Sentences

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? It is one long independent clause. It is one independent clause and one dependent clause. It is two dependent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction. It is two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

It is two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

One way to punctuate a compound sentence correctly is to join the two independent clauses with a comma. a semicolon. a comma and a subordinating conjunction. a semicolon and a coordinating conjunction.

a semicolon.

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. and because but since So

because since

A should follow a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first in a sentence. Colon comma Period semicolon

comma

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

complex

.A(n)___________clause should always be separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. dependent independent nonrestrictive restrictive

dependent

A group of words with a subject and verb that does not express a complete thought is called a(n) complex Sentence compound sentence dependent clause independent clause.

dependent clause

Which is a dependent clause? during intermission, while we were discussing the performance dodging frantically, a valet ran through the crowd and into the theater dashing after him, two police officers plowed through the lobby crowd discussing the commotion, we decided it was more exciting than the play

during intermission, while we were discussing the performance

Both independent and dependent clauses? express complete thoughts. have a subject and verb. do not express complete thoughts. do not have a subject but do have a verb.

have a subject and verb.

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 needs a comma because it is a restrictive clause. is correctly punctuated because it is a restrictive clause. needs a comma because it is a nonrestrictive clause. is correctly punctuated because it is a nonrestrictive clause.

needs a comma because it is a restrictive clause.