Identify each of the following sentences as either simple or compound. Write S for simple or C for compound on the line before the sentence. Then underline each subject once and ea... Identify each of the following sentences as either simple or compound. Write S for simple or C for compound on the line before the sentence. Then underline each subject once and each verb twice.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify whether each of the given sentences is simple or compound. It requires marking each sentence appropriately with 'S' for simple or 'C' for compound and underlining the subjects and verbs.
Answer
1. C, 2. S, 3. C, 4. C, 5. C
- C (Muslims pray at the mosque...mosques are often)
- S (A courtyard and prayer hall usually are)
- C (The prayer hall has no seats; it has carpets)
- C (The call to prayer was delivered...now comes)
- C (Some Islamic countries have square minarets; others have spiral shapes)
Answer for screen readers
- C (Muslims pray at the mosque...mosques are often)
- S (A courtyard and prayer hall usually are)
- C (The prayer hall has no seats; it has carpets)
- C (The call to prayer was delivered...now comes)
- C (Some Islamic countries have square minarets; others have spiral shapes)
More Information
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Tips
A simple mistake is failing to recognize coordinating conjunctions that connect independent clauses in compound sentences.
Sources
- SIMPLE AND COMPOUND SENTENCES - Scholastic - scholastic.com
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