A. Write CP

Compound and Complex Sentences

r A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses.Each independent clause in a compound sentence can stand alone as aseparate sentence. The independent clauses are usually joined by and,but, so, or, for, or yet and a comma.

EXAMeLE: I like to dance, but Jim likes to sing.r Sometimes a semicolon (;) is used to join the independent clauses in a

compound sentence.EXAMpLE: I like to dance; Jim likes to sing.

r A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one ormore subordinate clauses.

EXAMPLE: when ,!fiJ:l:.,?:Xlil.y-"n, off, eVeryone left the buildins.

before each compound sentence. Write CX before each complex sentence.

1. Our team didn't always win, but we always tried to be good sports.

2. You may stay, but I am going home.

3. The rangers who serve in Yellowstone Park know every inch of the ground.

4. That statement may be correct, but it isn't very polite.

5. We will meet whenever we can.

6. The pass was thrown perfectly, but Carlos was too well guarded to catch it.

7. The toga was worn by ancient Roman youths when they reached the age of twelve.

8. That song, which is often heard on the radio, was written years ago.

9. They cannot come for dinner, but they will be here later.

10. My brother likes dogs, but I prefer cats.

11. The engine is the heart of the submarine, and the periscope is the eye.

12. I will call you when it arrives.

13. Those people who camped here were messy

14. Edison was only thirty years old when he invented the talking machine.

15. She crept silently, for she was afraid.

16. Move the table, but be careful with it.

17. Bolivia is the only South American country that does not have a port.

18. How many stars were in the flag that Key saw "by the dawn's early light"?

19. The octopus gets its name from two Greek words that mean eight and feet.

20. You may place the order, but we cannot guarantee shipment.

21. After the sun set, we built a campfire.

22. We made hamburgers for dinner, and then we toasted marshmallows.

23. Some people sang songs; others played games.

24. When it started to rain, everyone took shelter in their tents.

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