Identify the sentence type.
I have to do my homework before I can watch TV.
a.
simple
c.
complex
b.
compound
d.
compound-complex
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The sentence "I have to do my homework before I can watch TV" is a complex sentence.
To identify the sentence type, we need to analyze the structure of the sentence. Let's break it down:
"I have to do my homework before I can watch TV."
The main clause in this sentence is "I have to do my homework" because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.
The dependent clause is "before I can watch TV" because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on the main clause to give it meaning.
Now let's analyze the options provided:
a. Simple: A simple sentence consists of just one independent clause. Since this sentence contains both an independent and dependent clause, it is not a simple sentence.
b. Compound: A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Since this sentence only has one independent clause, it is not a compound sentence.
c. Complex: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. This sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause, so it fits the definition of a complex sentence.
d. Compound-complex: A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Since this sentence only has one independent clause and one dependent clause, it is not a compound-complex sentence.
Therefore, the sentence type is c. Complex.