Sentence Complexity and Embedding

Subordination

Activity 14.2: Answers

Each sentence below contains two clauses.  Determine whether it is a compound or complex sentence and write the answer in the space provided.

1. Batman drives a car, but Superman flies in the air. Compound
2. Superman has superpowers because he is from another planet. Complex
3. Superman has superpowers, for he is from another planet. Compound
4. Batman has a butler who helps him. Complex
5. Batman lives in Metropolis, while Batman lives in Gotham City. Complex
6. Although Superman is strong, kryptonite makes him weak. Complex
7. Clark Kent is Superman, and Bruce Wayne is Batman. Compound
8. No one knows that Clark Kent is Superman. Complex

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