The Bridge Was a Mile Long and It Was a Hundred Feet Above the River

The bridge was a mile long and it was a hundred feet above the river.

Before we could have our snack we had to do our chores.

She sang the song loudly so everyone could hear.

We must do our best if we hope to win the contest.

We went to the game and had a great time.

Joe bought a new car he did not know how to drive.

Since I do not know his phone number I cannot call him on the phone.

The skate party started at nine and we had to be there by seven.

We were watching television when we heard the news.

The bridge was a mile long, and it was a hundred feet above the river.

(Compound - add comma)

Before we could have our snack, we had to do our chores.

(Complex - add comma)

She sang the song loudly, so everyone could hear. (Compound - add comma)

We must do our best if we hope to win the contest. (Complex - none)

We went to the game and had a great time. (Simple - add nothing)

Joe bought a new car, and he did not know how to drive.

(Compound - add comma-conjunction)

Since I do not know his phone number, I cannot call him on the phone. (Complex - add comma)

The skate party began at nine, and we had to be there by seven. (Compound - add a comma)

We were watching television when we heard the news (Complex - nothing)

I must get home by nine or my motherI must get home by nine, or my mother

will be very upset.will be very upset. (Compound - add a comma)

The glass was on the table Sara placedThe glass was on the table, and Sara

it there yesterday.placed it there yesterday.

(Compound - add comma / conjunction)

The hurricane hit the coast before theThe hurricane hit the coast before the

people could escape.people could escape. (Complex - add nothing)

Whenever he uses the computer heWhenever he uses the computer, he

finishes his work quicker.finishes his work quicker.

(Complex - add comma)

Henry caught a large fish yet hisHenry caught a large fish, yet his

father caught a bigger one.father caught a bigger one. (Compound - add a comma)

The mouse ran across the floor the cat was right behind him.

The mouse ran across the floor, and the cat was right behind him.(Compound - add comma / conjunction)

Cartman was very rude to Stan whenCartman was very rude to Stan when

he called him a bad name.he called him a bad name. (Complex - add nothing)

As she watched from her window the rain began to fall.

As she watched from her window, the rain began to fall.

(Complex - add a comma)

Nicholas began to worry as he heardNicholas began to worry as he heard

the dragon approach.the dragon approach. (Complex - add nothing)

Steven took the last shot of the gameSteven took the last shot of the game,

the ball bounced off the rim.but the ball bounced off the rim. (Compound - add comma / conjunction)

Mallory fell off of her bicycle and brokeMallory fell off her bicycle and broke

her arm.her arm. (Simple - add nothing)

When he was very serious Henry couldWhen he was very serious, Henry could

be a great group leader.be a great group leader. (Complex - add a comma)

Brittany is extremely smart and aBrittany is extremely smart and a

wonderful writer.wonderful writer. (Simple - add nothing)

Mayra enjoyed chewing gum whenMayra enjoyed chewing gum when

the teacher wasn't looking.the teacher wasn't looking., (Complex - add nothing)

The tardy bell rang but John was notThe tardy bell rang, but John was not

in his desk.in his desk.

(Compound - add a comma)

The bucket was full of water and wasThe bucket was full of water and was

about to overflow.about to overflow. (Simple - add nothing)

The boxes were stacked to the ceilingThe boxes were stacked to the ceiling

and could fall at any moment.and could fall at any moment. (Simple - add nothing)

When Adam fell asleep at his desk theWhen Adam fell asleep at his desk, the

class began to laugh.class began to laugh.

(Complex - add a comma)

Tiffany did not win the contest but sheTiffany did not win the contest, but she

did not let it get her down.did not let it get her down. (Compound - add a comma)

I hope to go to Duke University asI hope to go to Duke University as

soon as I finish high schoolsoon as I finish high school. (Complex - add nothing)

Cartman likes cheesy poofs and begsCartman likes cheesy poofs and begs

his mother to buy more.his mother to buy more.

(Simple - add nothing)

Until he could learn to be more carefulUntil he could learn to be more careful,

his mother would not allow him to drive.his mother would not allow him to drive. (Complex - add a comma)

When Felipe visited his grandmother sheWhen Felipe visited his grandmother, she

would bake him some cookies.would bake him some cookies. (Complex - add comma)

He did not do his math or scienceHe did not do his math or science

homework.homework. (Simple - add nothing)