Question

label each of the following sentences with the correct description. choose from the following: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex, fragment, or run-on.

1. edinburgh is the capital of scotland, but glasgow is its largest city.
2. call me as soon as you get home.
3. running every day of his life.
4. bhanu learned about the program from marcus, who had attended last year; grace had already enrolled, although she was now having second thoughts about her decision.
5. quietly sang a lullaby to her baby brother.
6. after john and i got to know each other we became very good friends, we went everywhere together.
7. when robert stood in front of the group wearing a top hat and an argyle sweater.
8. unless he stops playing games on his computer, glenn is going to get in trouble at work.
9. when the job offer comes and if enrique decides to take it, he will have to move to seattle.
10. i sat in the sun and read my book.
11. teodulo studies hard i know hes in the library every night.
12. zoe left.
13. i like ashika very much, but she ignores me, although ive given her gifts and done her favors.
14. i want to study european history; my sister loves science; my mother has gone back to school to get a degree in business.
15. rainbows in the sky.

rewrite the following sentences or phrases on a separate sheet of paper to make them more direct, more readable, or less wordy.

1. remove one match from the box. close the box. strike the match on the rough surface. do not touch the flame. do not touch the head of the match. keep away from children.
2. this handy brochure is jam-packed with vital information over a vast and varied range of interesting and surprising company-related topics you can read carefully and thoroughly at your earliest convenience, keeping in mind that youll more than likely need to become as familiar as you can with recent legislative acts related to the overall benefits, what is required and what is not, and your companys outstanding program, as well as an assortment of other prescription drug programs similar to it.
3. janet warren is not only the most honest of all the candidates for senator, she is also the most experienced, with more than 10 years of service in the government; she has the endorsement of all three of the major cities newspapers; she has already proven herself a reliable representative at the state level; and she has a reputation for her strong moral fiber and sense of ethics.
4. our community outreach program attracted the attention of more than one local hospital, as well as a couple of labs.
5. this chapter, and, indeed every chapter of this text, throws acronyms at you like confetti in a parade for the home team. it is one of those chapters you may need to refer back to from time to time for reference.

Explanation:

Classify sentences 1 to 15

1. Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction ("but"): compound.
2. One independent clause ("Call me") and one dependent adverb clause ("as soon as you get home"): complex.
3. Lacks a main verb and subject: fragment.
4. Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon, with dependent clauses ("who had...", "although she..."): compound-complex.
5. Lacks a subject: fragment.
6. Two independent clauses joined only by a comma (comma splice): run-on.
7. Dependent clause starting with "When" without an independent clause: fragment.
8. One dependent clause ("Unless...") and one independent clause ("Glenn is..."): complex.
9. Dependent clause starting with "When" and "if" without a main independent clause: fragment.
10. One subject ("I") with a compound predicate ("sat... and read..."): simple.
11. Two independent clauses joined with no punctuation or conjunction: run-on.
12. One subject ("Zoe") and one verb ("left"): simple.
13. Two independent clauses joined by "but", plus a dependent clause ("although..."): compound-complex.
14. Three independent clauses joined by semicolons: compound.
15. Lacks a verb: fragment.

Rewrite sentences 16 to 18 for conciseness

1. Combine the short, choppy sentences into a logical flow.
2. Eliminate redundant adjectives ("vast and varied", "interesting and surprising", "carefully and thoroughly") and wordy phrases ("at your earliest convenience", "keeping in mind that you'll more than likely need to").
3. Streamline the list of qualifications and remove wordy structures ("is not only... she is also").

Rewrite sentences 19 to 20 for conciseness

1. Simplify "attracted the attention of" to "attracted" and condense the ending.
2. Remove unnecessary parenthetical elements ("and, indeed every chapter of this text") and redundant phrases ("from time to time for reference").

Answer:

Question 1

compound

Question 2

complex

Question 3

fragment

Question 4

compound-complex

Question 5

fragment

Question 6

run-on

Question 7

fragment

Question 8

complex

Question 9

fragment

Question 10

simple

Question 11

run-on

Question 12

simple

Question 13

compound-complex

Question 14

compound

Question 15

fragment

Question 16

Remove one match from the box, close it, and strike the match on the rough surface. Keep away from children, and do not touch the flame or the match head.

Question 17

This brochure contains vital information about our outstanding program, benefits, requirements, and similar prescription drug programs. Please read it to familiarize yourself with recent legislative acts.

Question 18

Janet Warren is the most honest and experienced candidate for senator, with over 10 years of government service. She is endorsed by three major city newspapers, is a proven state representative, and has a strong moral character.

Question 19

Our community outreach program attracted more than one local hospital and a couple of labs.

Question 20

This chapter throws acronyms at you like confetti. You may need to refer back to it later.