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Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex
We have to go to bed. Simple 2
We have to go to bed at 10 o’clock. Simple 3
We have to go to bed because we need sleep. Complex 4
When we need sleep, we have to go to bed. Complex 5
We have to go to bed; it’s late. Compound 6
There is not enough time or money. Simple 7
She wanted to go, but she couldn’t. 8
Before she left, she took out the trash; then she washed the floor. Compound-Complex 9
What is the meaning of friendship? Simple 10
I got two phone calls, but both were wrong numbers. Compound 11
My brother and my mother went to Argentina. Simple 12
She packed up her suitcase and left before he got home. Complex 13
While you were out, I was here by myself. Complex 14
Cooking is easy for some people because their parents taught them. Complex 15
Other people have a hard time cooking delicious food. Simple 16
This school has been in operation since 2006. Simple 17
Presidential elections occur every four years in the US, but other elections occur more often. Compound 18
We wanted to go home, so we packed up the car and left. Compound 19
Someone emptied the trash can but forgot to put in a new bag. Simple 20
I hate when people forget to put new trash bags in the can. Complex 21
If you want to come, all you have to do is ask. Complex 22
Turn your homework in on time unless you want to lose points. Complex 23
Two people worked on this project. Simple 24
Two people worked on this project, but it still failed. Compound 25
The advice was bad, so I didn’t follow it. Compound 26
Before using this machine, please read the instruction guide. Simple 27
Before you use this machine, please read the instruction guide. Complex 28
The store opens its doors early so that customers can come early. Complex 29
The store opens its doors early, so it’s easy to buy things from there. Compound 30
She wanted to go to the party but couldn’t. Simple 31
She told me her story, but I didn’t believe her because it sounded fake. Compound-Complex 32
I don’t want to be late because of your carelessness. Simple 33
He woke me up too early in the morning with his loud music. Simple 34
The title of the song is “Hope” because hope is important. Complex 35
Do you know why I called you here today? Complex 36
Is there a doctor in the house? Simple 37
Is there a doctor or a lawyer in the house? Simple 38
My water bottle is blue, but yours is pink. Compound 39
I can come if you want, but I’ll be late. Compound-Complex 40
April is almost half-over, and I haven’t done anything with my life! Compound 41
The new superhero movie is attracting crowds by the hundreds to see its special effects and great battle scene. Simple 42
Without a doubt, you have made a serious blunder; the consequences will be great. Compound 43
The chances of getting hit by lightning are very small. Simple 44
Now that you know sentence types, you should be able to punctuate them. Complex 45
She called me even though she knew that I was asleep. Complex 46
Karen went, and Susan went, but I did not. Compound 47
Sitting in the park, I began daydreaming about my future. Simple 48
We need to leave now unless you have a better idea. Complex 49
The food wasn’t good, yet I had to eat something. Compound 50
The roof was leaking, so it needed to be fixed. Compound 51
Because you lied to me, I cannot trust you, and I will not hang out with you. Compound-Complex 52
Her bike was stolen due to the fact that she never locks it. Complex 53
Since her mother is a doctor, they have a lot of money. Complex 54
Her mother has been a doctor since the year 2000. Simple 55
The papers were organized until you came in and messed them up. Complex 56
Don’t come in here; I’ll call the police! Compound 57
Why do you have such disdain for books? Simple 58
Her question was meant to be a snare to me, but I avoided her trap. Compound 59
She is so hospitable that she has a guest room clean and ready before any guests even arrive. Complex 60
After waiting for over two hours, finally we were allowed to go in. Simple 61