 Look at the two sentences given. You will have thirty seconds to decide whether the sentence structure is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. You have fifteen seconds for each answer, so think quickly. When time is up, the sentences will disappear, so make sure you beat the clock! Check your answers and see how you did, and then try again on the next one! Can you get them all?

1.John opened the door because the room was stuffy. 2.Please help your sister with her homework. 1.complex 2. simple Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Leah’s kitten likes to climb trees, but she can never get down. 2.Darla goes camping and fishing every weekend. 1.compound 2. simple Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Leo parked his bike next to a tree and chained it up. 2.After Dennis made the coffee, he poured a bowl of cereal, but then he discovered there was no milk. 1.simple 2. compound-complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.When I was walking to the store, I saw an alligator, and he looked hungry. 2.Before I knew it, I had mastered all my spelling words. 1.compound-complex 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Even though I was scared, I kept walking. 2.Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, but Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. 1.complex 2. compound Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Hannah does not own an iPod. 2.Tavarius ate sushi and left the restaurant. 1.simple 2. simple Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Call your mother as soon as you arrive in Ohio. 2.Samantha wanted to come, but she could not because her car is in the shop. 1.complex 2. compound-complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.The football game was cancelled because of the rain. 2.The football game was cancelled because it was raining. 1.simple 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Lenny and Mario enjoy reading books and magazines. 2.Before we go to the store, you should write a list. 1.simple 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.April reads novels; however, Anna reads comics. 2.People who read comics rarely read novels. 1.compound 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Many people work long and hard for their money. 2.Teenagers love to help others, and they can be really good workers. 1.simple 2. compound Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Joey and Antonio play football every afternoon. 2.Whatever you choose to do, playing a sport can be a good experience. 1.simple 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Kayla goes to the library and studies every day. 2.The book that Jonathan read is on the shelf. 1.simple 2. complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.You can write on paper, but using a computer is better as you can easily correct mistakes. 2.My sister doesn’t like dogs, but I don’t like cats because they make me sneeze. 1.compound-complex 2. compound-complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Our school basketball team won their last game of the season A tree fell onto the house in the storm, but none of the family was injured, even though many of them were upstairs at the time. 1.simple 2. compound-complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Lucinda makes cakes, pies, and cookies for bake sales. 2.The old post office across from the bus stop on the corner of Elm Street is probably going to be torn down at the end of the year. 1.simple 2. simple Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.If you pass out the books, I will hand out the questions. 2.During last night’s game, the bases were loaded, and Kevin hit a grand slam. 1.complex 2. compound-complex Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.

1.Laura and Kaitlin whispered and giggled all night. 2.Jasmine went to school today, but Alexis stayed at home. 1.simple 2. compound Identify the structure of each sentence before time is up.