Sentence Structure Review
Identify each clause as being independent or subordinate 1) until you understand 2) since I have cleaned your room 3) she finished her homework
Classify each sentence as simple, compound, or complex 4) After I finished practicing piano, I’ll help you make the fudge. 5) Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I’d rather spend time in Europe. 6) Father put the baby to bed at seven o’clock; she didn’t fall asleep for a long time.
Underline the subordinate clause 7) Until you clean your room and wash the dog, don’t expect to get your weekly allowance. Alex is a friendly and energetic person who loves to be in the middle of active group projects. 9) The science fiction writer Isaac Asimov is able to create a whole new world that is completely foreign to us.
Combine each pair of simple sentences into a complex sentence. 10) They wait for the right moment. The ship can be damaged by water currents and erosion. (while)
11) There may be enormous wealth at the bottom of the sea 11) There may be enormous wealth at the bottom of the sea. Most wrecks do not contain extremely valuable treasures. (although)
Rewrite each pair of sentences, using a subordinate conjunction to form a complex sentence. 12) She took a class every day after school. She was tired.