High School

**Part A**

Write "I" if the clause is independent. Write "D" if it is dependent.

- I’m taking evening classes. _I_
- It’s another beautiful day in Los Angeles. _I_
- If my flight to San Diego leaves on time. _D_
- When I finish all of my final exams. _D_
- Everyone left early. _I_
- The mail arrived late again today! _I_
- After my daughter got the results of her driving test. _D_
- Because I want to improve my English writing skills. _D_
- Listen to this music. _I_
- As soon as it started to rain. _D_

**Part B**

Identify the following sentences as Simple (S), Compound (CD), or Complex (CX):

1. I felt much better after I took some allergy medicine. _CX_
2. As soon as it started to rain, we packed up our picnic lunches and went inside. _CX_
3. Paul woke up at 3:00 am and drank a glass of warm milk. _S_
4. I’m going to drop off my report before noon today. _S_
5. Estrella and Alberto wanted to go cycling, but the weather was unpleasant. _CD_
6. Some people enjoy extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing. _S_
7. Because the traffic is so heavy during rush hour, I avoid driving at that time. _CX_
8. Tiffany enjoys helping people, so she often volunteers at a homeless shelter. _CD_

Answer :

Part A:
I’m taking evening classes. - I
It’s another beautiful day in Los Angeles. - I
If my flight to San Diego leaves on time. - D
When I finish all of my final exams. - D
Everyone left early. - I
The mail arrived late again today! - I
After my daughter got the results of her driving test. - D
Because I want to improve my English writing skills. - D
Listen to this music. - I
As soon as it started to rain. - D

Part B:
1. I felt much better after I took some allergy medicine. - S
2. As soon as it started to rain, we packed up our picnic lunches and went inside. - CD
3. Paul woke up at 3:00 am and drank a glass of warm milk. - S
4. I’m going to drop off my report before noon today. - S
5. Estrella and Alberto wanted to go cycling, but the weather was unpleasant. - CD
6. Some people enjoy extreme sports such as skydiving and rock c - S
7. Because the traffic is so heavy during rush hour, I avoid driving at that time. - CX
8. Tiffany enjoys helping people, so she often volunteers at a homeless shelter. - CD