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TOEIC

Practice 1

In each of the following sentences, circle the sub-clauses and underline the main clause. Then
identify each sentence as simple (S), compound (CD), complex (CX), or compound-complex
(CC).

1. The novels of Mark Twain are well known


= Simple (S)
2. The lights in Springfield went out when lightning hit that power line, but the authority
restored service in less than one hour.
= Compound Complex (CC)
3. The art auctioneer stepped to the podium, and then he asked his assistant to describe the
first painting to be sold.
= Compound (CD)
4. Fish swim in underground streams beneath the Sahara Desert.
= Simple (S)
5. The new class was especially quiet on Friday, and many of the students seemed to be
dozing.
= Compound (CD)
6. When we flew out of Jacksonville, the sky was clear, but when we got to Atlanta, the
clouds were very dark and eerie.
= Compound Complex (CC)
7. The traffic barely moved; each car seemed to be attached to the cars before it and after it,
like a single segment in an earthworm.
=
8. Before we could move into the building, the inspectors had to examine each floor, and
the fire department had to check the sprinkler system.
= Compound Complex (CC)
9. The home is the oldest institution in the world.
= Simple (S)
10. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.
= Simple (S)
11. The United States and Russia were the first countries to develop the atomic bomb.
=
12. Those people who do not respect the rights of others are selfish.
= Complex (CX)
13. I had misplaced my keys, but fortunately I had another set hidden beside the door.
= Compound (CD)
14. It can prove to be a real disappointment.
= Simple (S)
15. My son Carl will be getting married next March.
= Simple (S)
16. Although the party was a lot of fun, I stayed out too late and felt awful the next day.
= Complex (CX)
17. James backpacked, camped, fished, hunted, swam, and skied, but never found time for
his schoolwork.
= Compound (CD)
18. Skip and Nancy worked on that project through many nights, but didn’t seem to get tired
of one another’s company or the work.
=
19. Although Alfred is a hard worker, he doesn’t seem to get his deserved promotions.
= Complex (CX)
20. The girls drove their parents crazy because of sibling rivalry; each was always whining
that nothing was fair.
= Complex (CX)

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