LESSON #9

The goal of this activity is to Identify conjunctions in the following sentences.
Read each sentence carefully consider the role that the conjunctions play in the sentence.

Identify each sentence as compound, complex , simple or compound-complex.
Remember that subordinating conjunctions are also part of their clauses.

Use the table at each sentence to check your response.

Example: I chose a fuel-efficient car, which will save me money.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response which	Check response complex

 

 

1. The team made many improvements this year, yet they still ended up in last place.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response yet	Check response compound

 

 

2. I always wanted to live in a place that has Hawaii’s scenery and California’s social scene.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response that	Check response complex

 

 

3. Do you know which book we will be using this afternoon?

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response which	Check response complex

 

 

4. We finished this assignment sooner than we expected.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response sooner than	Check response complex

 

 

5. We went to the only diner that is open all night.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response that	Check response complex

 

 

6. I don’t know where Rich and Juliette went, nor do I know when they will return.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response where/nor/when	Check response compound - complex

 

 

7. I can’t stay out late on weekdays since I’m in class now.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response since	Check response complex

 

 

8. Make sure that you understand the lesson before starting this exercise.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response that	Check response complex

 

 

9. I asked for the next day off so that I wouldn’t have to drive back early.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response so that	Check response complex

 

 

10. Why do we always hurt the ones whom we love?

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response whom	Check response complex

 

 

11. Even though he is very busy, John always finds time to call his mother.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response Even though	Check response complex

 

 

12. You act as if you don’t care.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response as if	Check response complex

 

 

13. Marijo plans to stay in the Navy provided that she is able to finish her master’s degree.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response provided that	Check response complex

 

 

14. Running shoes are best after they have been worn for a few months.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response after	Check response complex

 

 

15. Florence and her co-workers all agreed to support whomever the boss promoted.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response whomever	Check response complex

 

 

16. Devin is still mad that you didn’t invite him to the party.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response that	Check response complex

 

 

17. He started without her because he thought that she would be late.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response because/that	Check response complex/complex

 

 

18. If I were in charge, things would be much better.

Conjunction	Compound, Complex, Simple, or Compound-Complex
Check response If	Check response complex

 

 

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