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Simple Sentences

1. My boss is thirty-two years old.
2. The ducks swim in the pond near my house.
3. The lock on the door to the shed is rusty.
4. Dao's sketches are very good.
5. The rancher hunts on his own property.
6. The hunters on the expedition are all women.
7. I cashed the three checks yesterday.
8. The trust fund spells out the terms.
9. The fresh flowers filled the room.
10. They rushed the crash victims to the hospital.
11. The famous conquest happened in the 1800s.
12. A sudden thunderstorm created havoc on the freeways.
13. A simple contract is common in this situation.
14. His tight clothing restricts his movement on the dance floor.
15. They disinfect all the equipment at the end of each day.
16. The problem on the test sounds too complicated for me to solve quickly.
17. I sampled her famous sandwich and cheesecake.
18. His tactless comments insult many people.
19. The building inspector detected a faint smell of gas.
20. The list of addresses was a mess.
21. Jake and I walked through the tunnel on the way to his cousin's house.
22. The book was about a man in Paris during World War II.
23. The paper on the bottom of the pile was presented to the committee for review.
24. The beautiful roses in the vase near the window are from Karen for my birthday.
25. The ball rolled down the stairs and stopped on the landing.
26. The hunters had walked through the thick brush to track the bears to the river.
27. The trash in the garbage pail started to rot from the heat of the sun.
28. The sailors were told to scrub the decks with a strong disinfectant.
29. The money between the pages belongs to the previous owner of this book.
30. The talk show host was stunned by the accusation.
31. The transaction at the bank for a home equity loan will be finalized without any problems.
32. We were looking for the perfect house to buy for our retirement.
33. The swimmer had been seeing a special trainer for strength exercises.
34. You may wax my car with this soft cloth.
35. You could hum a tune to the baby in the crib.
36. The theme for the party was childhood story book characters.
37. The graceful dancer and her partner glided across the stage and exited gracefully.
38. I was biting my nails and wringing my hands.
39. The revision for your paper and the original draft of the paper must be delivered by noon.
40. Your progressive ideas will win valuable votes during the next election.
41. The thick, black ashes from the volcano filled the air and covered the rolling, green hills.
42. This special protein drink should make you powerful and energetic.
43. Raoul wanted a brief interview with the chief negotiator.
44. The baby is tiny and has green eyes and brown, curly hair.
45. We bought new shelf paper to put in the kitchen cupboards.
46. The judge was lenient and patient with the young offender.
47. The conscientious objectors marched and protested in front of the White House.
48. The principal accepted credit for the morale of her teachers and the students.
49. The government provides taxpayers with the directions for filing tax forms.
50. December and February are two months celebrated with a lot of red decorations.

Compound Sentences | top |

1. Ruth is the friendliest person in our apartment building; everyone likes her optimism.
2. The selection committee met for three hours, for they had an important decision to make.
3. This dog is so faithful to me; he is by far my best friend.
4. The dean of the school is impatient, conceited, and arrogant, so no one respects him.
5. This tiny tomato plant looks healthy; it should provide you with excellent salad tomatoes.
6. The wharf is slippery, but you can walk out to the end to watch the gray whales.
7. My niece cried for days, for she felt tremendous grief over the loss of her old cat.
8. The telemarketing calls are frequent, and I am getting more and more annoyed by them.
9. We threw the ball, but we did not intend to hit the window.
10. Saving the child took courage; fortunately, no one was injured during the process.
11. Some people find it difficult to accept compliments, but I learned to accept them with modesty.
12. A person trained to counsel students can give better advice, so I suggest you visit a counselor.
13. We wanted a copy of the syllabus, so we scheduled a time to meet with the teacher.
14. The prescription had expired; consequently, the doctor had to be called for a refill.
15. The pamphlet was designed to discuss global issues, but the wording was very biased.
16. After the accident in the laboratory, precautions were taken, and new rules were written.
17. Cynthia is a sophomore in college; consequently, she has a few more years before graduation.
18. Dependent clauses may begin with subordinate conjunctions, or they may begin with relative pronouns.
19. Parents were concerned about the amount of apathy; none of the administration seemed to care.
20. Flattery will get you nowhere, nor will gifts change my mind.
21. The blood donors were rather impatient, for they had waited in the clinic for four hours.
22. During the storm, all of the phone lines were down, and the streets were flooded.
23. The computer crashed; consequently, many of the unsaved files were lost.
24. The driver saw the checkered flag; he was ready for the victory lap.
25. There were several unstamped envelopes lying on the table, but no one had extra stamps.
26. The train is frequently late, but most travelers accept the delay without complaining.
27. I answered honestly, but I did not give all the details.
28. Young people are less likely to ask for help, but they know when help is needed.
29. We detected a faint odor in the basement, so we decided to do some thorough cleaning.
30. The research group conducted a neighborhood survey, for they wanted to gather some data.
31. Sometimes my favorite team wins, but usually it loses in the last few minutes of the game.
32. The sudden knock on the door startled me; as a result, I dropped and broke my coffee mug.
33. Cash is preferable, but I will also accept a check.
34. Some people combat fears by facing them directly; others let fear consume them.
35. The children hid beneath the bed; however, their dog was able to find them.
36. The projected figures were posted, but no one bothered to look at them.
37. The door on the decompression chamber closed quietly, and the scientists began the experiment.
38. Three transactions are allowed, but I never withdraw money from that account.
39. Caring for the infants is demanding, but it is also very rewarding.
40. Yesterday the producer announced his retirement, but today he changed his mind.
41. Too much waste is dumped daily; recycling efforts must become a greater priority.
42. The students did not want the tuition increase, nor did they want increased fees.
43. The cafeteria opens at eleven o'clock and serves lunch until one o'clock; it reopens for dinner.
44. The food is much too greasy, so I prefer to bring my own lunch to work.
45. The audience was extremely bored at the board meeting, but no one chose to leave.
46. The doe wandered through the woods, and the fawn followed closely behind her.
47. Weather is very unpredictable; in fact, it is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather.
48. Breathe slowly; exhale slowly.
49. Here are your buffalo wings; they are very spicy and very hot.
50. The shelf near the door needs to be fixed, or else the books will soon crash to the floor.

Complex Sentences | top |

1. The ball bounced out of his hand when I accidentally bumped his arm.
2. The plumber called me later after I had already called my friend for some help.
3. Since you are not indispensable, you must work hard to prove your value.
4. The mops and the brooms, which belong to the custodian, are kept in the hall closet.
5. Illicit activities affect the entire neighborhood that is involved.
6. The speaker alluded to the fact that every person has some kind of moral dilemma.
7. When deciding on a major, you must identify your talents and goals for the future.
8. There are two valid arguments that voters must weigh carefully.
9. After she wrote her biography, she sold her book to a leading Hollywood producer.
10. Anthropology, which is the study of human beings, intrigues and challenges me.
11. I was fatigued because I had not slept for two days.
12. After the fire marshal inspected the ruins, a warning to check smoke and fire alarms was given.
13. When my dog eats chocolate, she gets very hyperactive.
14. A quartet, which is a group with four singers, will perform at the mall on Sunday.
15. Everyone knows that she has a multitude of problems.
16. The children's mother knew where they were hiding.
17. Seize the golden opportunities if you want to get the most out of life.
18. After we saw the movie, we decided to take a leisurely walk home.
19. I do not know whom you will intend to invite to be the speaker next week.
20. I know that you are not a minor.
2l. The president vetoed the bill because it only benefited a small number of people.
22. Please explain how you intend to get to Europe on your meager budget.
23. Among your friends, it is easier to be yourself since they already know your weaknesses.
24. The progressive dinner, which takes place at several homes, often lasts three or four hours.
25. Every union member who pays his or her dues will receive a monthly newsletter.
26. The street markets were crowded and noisy after the cruise ship docked.
27. Throughout the winter, the skiers headed for the mountains when any new snow fell.
28. After the sky darkened, the eye of the hurricane approached the small coastal town.
29. The money that was left on the table disappeared mysteriously.
30. You know that you can trust me.
31. Quit worrying until you have something serious to worry about.
32. The local hero showed his courage when he ran into the burning house and rescued the child.
33. Whenever Julia cooks her famous oyster stew, people suddenly stop by for dinner.
34. After the accountant totaled the expenses, she divided the total by five people.
35. The likelihood that the local team will win the championship is very small.
36. Though their courtship was short, their marriage has lasted fifty years.
37. If you criticize your coworkers, they will turn and start to criticize you.
38. Authorization is required before you can use the new credit card.
39. Alisha always seems to get hired when she applies for a new position.
40. Arthur berated the speaker after she refused to respond to any more questions.
41. The coach's assistant runs the team meetings whenever the coach is unavailable.
42. I sense that you are annoyed.
43. Productivity is measured by the number of units processed, whereas profit is measured by sales.
44. When Jane went shopping for a new watch, she was surprised to find so many good bargains.
45. Curfew was enforced shortly after the troops arrived on the island.
46. If this is any imposition at all, please say so.
47. Although the appointment to the council was temporary, Rachel willingly worked long hours.
48. Listen carefully when he reads his poetry to the class.
49. While I kneaded the bread, my mind wandered to past holidays and to my extended family.
50. The violinist decided that she could not play at the evening performance.

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