Review: Sentence Structure
You will not become a better writer simply by learning to name the different types of sentences, but you will develop a more sophisticated understanding of how language works. If you would like to make certain that you understand how to identify a simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, or a compound-complex sentence, you may try this simple exercise.
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Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario.
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Democracy is a noble goal; it is important, however, to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.
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I do not own a Porsche.
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Call your father as soon as you arrive in Antigonish.
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I ate the sushi and left the restaurant.
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Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam.
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Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.
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The football game was cancelled because it was raining.
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The football game was cancelled because of the rain.
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When the train arrives and if Ms. Langlois is on it, she will be served with a subpoena.
Written by David Megginson