Grammar: Sentence Structure - Compound and Complex Sentences

IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. In the third book, The Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry faces a new action-filled realm of the unknown guarded by a dangerous foe.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. Rowling plans to write seven books about Harry; there will be one for each year he is at Hogwarts Academy.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. The book became popular with readers of all ages, and excitement about it spread.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. After the death of his parents, Harry learns that he is a wizard, and he starts attending Hogwarts Academy to learn how to use his magical powers.

cd-cx

IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. The first three Harry Potter books landed on the bestseller lists because both young people and adults enjoy the stories that follow Harry through his challenging life.

cd-cx

IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. Because Rowling was an unknown British writer, people did not know what to expect.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. He finds himself surrounded by Muggles and is miserable until he finds other non-Muggles like himself.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. The second novel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was eagerly awaited by readers who had to find out what was happening to Harry.

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IDENTIFYING SENTENCE STRUCTURES In the space provided, identify each of the following sentences by writing S for simple, CD for compound, CX for complex, or CD-CX for compound-complex. Example 1. CD-CX Although many book reviewers ignored J. K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, readers paid attention, and it became a hit. By following the series, young readers can grow up with Harry and learn along with their hero about the mysteries of life.

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