Exam 37: Combining Sentences

Read the following sentence: Even if the rain stops, I'm still going to sit on the couch all day. What type of sentence is it?

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Write a simple sentence that contains the following subject and verb: dancer, fell.

Write a compound-complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction and coordinating conjunction: after, but.

Combine sentences as appropriate in the following paragraph. -a good student is not hard. All you need are good study habits. First, be sure to pay attention in class. Your neighbor might be more interesting, but he or she probably doesn't know more than the teacher. Second, always take notes. You might think that you will remember everything the teacher says. You will not. Third, be a critical reader. Learn how to highlight key ideas. Learn how to look up vocabulary in the dictionary if you don't know the meaning of a word. And finally, take responsibility for your own learning. Your teacher and classmates cannot learn for you.

Write a complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction: whenever.

Read the following sentence: I tried to color my hair blond, but it came out red. What type of sentence is it?

Write a compound sentence that contains the following subjects: smoke, smoke alarm.

Read the following sentence: Since Tammy recommended that I try her hairdresser, I made an appointment, and I wasn't disappointed. What type of sentence is it?

Identify the type of the following sentence. I know that it's not good for me, but I love cold pizza for breakfast.

What is a simple sentence?

What is a compound sentence?

Read the following sentence: I tried to make chocolate-chip cookies, but I made a mess instead. What type of sentence is it?

Identify the type of the following sentence. If you cut class, you are going to be in so much trouble.

What is a complex sentence?

Read the following sentence: A female hyena is one of the most aggressive animals. What type of sentence is it?

Read the following sentence: I put a roast in the oven, but I left it in too long because my favorite program was on television. What type of sentence is it?