Homework: Types of Sentences
Name_______________________
Types of Sentences
(If you were absent, look up online the definition of types of sentences and then complete the handout below.)
Directions: Indicate
if each of the following is a simple sentence (SS), a compound sentence (CS), a
complex sentence (CXS), or a compound-complex sentence (CCXS). If the sentence
is a run-on sentence (RO) or a sentence fragment (SF), correct it.
____ a. Bruce Springsteen, who is a musician, decided to use
his talents to help John
Kerry’s campaign.
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____b. My parents
finally gave me permission to go. With
Gail to the party.
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____c. After I went
to the movies with my boyfriend, he took me to Friendly’s for some
ice cream.
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____d. Mary went to
the store, John traveled across town, and Lisa stayed home.
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____e. I ran around
the bases and slid into home during the playoff game.
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____f. I passed my
grammar test because I studied for hours.
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____g. Mary wanted to
be at the party, but she could not attend because her car broke
down.
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____h. My dog ran
away from home, and I looked all over the neighborhood for him.
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____i. Baseball and
Football are my favorite sports.
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____j. The question,
which was the most difficult one on the test, caused me to have a
headache.
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____k. Call your
father as soon as you need to be picked up from practice.
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____l. Martina McBride,
Faith Hill, and Kenny Chesney are my favorite country music
artists because their songs have
inspirational lyrics and uplifting beats.
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____m. Monique didn’t
hear about the party until Tuesday, she had to change her plans.
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