Sentence Types Compound /Complex Sentences Figurative Language Student Sentences Everything and Anything
100
I parked the over-heated car by the side of the cliff.
Simple Sentence
100
My pet lizard jumped onto my mother's head from the bookshelf while I was trying to induce her to buy me a milkshake; the plan was unsuccessful.
Glue 1/ Dependent clause= while I was trying to induce her to buy me a milkshake
100
His face became as red as a tomato.
Simile
100
When the colossal squid emerged from his cave in the depths, he struck fear into the hearts of the divers, and as the divers raced rapidly to the sunny, warm surface, the aggravated squid attempted pursuit.
( two answers; also, name the dependent clause)
Personification/ Alliteration
(When the colossal squid emerged from his cave in the depths,)
100
The serene, secluded stream flowed peacefully through the forest; however, the swift wind blew about because a storm was brewing.
(two answers; also, name the dependent clause)
Alliteration/ Personification
(because a storm was brewing.)
200
When I saw the diaphanous creature floating out of the murky water, I screamed.
Complex Sentence
200
As the disconsolate man looked across the dark water, he lamented, and he knew that he would never see her bright smile again.
Glue 2 / Dependent clause= As the disconsolate man looked across the dark water,
200
The water raged against the rocks.
Personification
200
During the kangaroo's magnificent jump, he launched into space; therefore, he hit his head on the moon and came crashing down to earth, everybody hearing, SPLAT!!
(one answer; also, name the dependent clause)
Onomatopoeia
(During the kangaroo's magnificent jump)
200
When Jerry the Jumbo Janitor went to church with his laundry detergent, he accidentally spilled it; consequently, the priest yelled at him.
(give the glue and the dependent clause)
Glue 1/ When Jerry the Jumbo Janitor went to church with his laundry detergent
300
My jangled nerves were telling me I should never ride that roller-coaster again; sometimes, the thrill is a little too much.
Compound - Glue 3
300
The problem caused him great perplexity because of the many different patterns; in fact, his boss gave him three days to solve the enigma.
Glue 2 / Dependent clause= because of the many different patterns
300
The tops of the trees were too tall to touch.
Alliteration
300
As I gazed at the turquoise ocean, it sparkled like the stars in the sky; a feeling of repose washed over me.
(one answer; also, name the dependent clause)
Simile (As I gazed at the turquoise ocean,)
400
Hurricanes destroyed the entire coastline, and the dead fish along the beach were evidence of the calamity.
Compound - Glue 2
400
The tumble he took in the soccer game would have mortified his peers, but when his coach reproved him for his impulsiveness, he smiled and went straight back to his risky tackles.
Glue 2 / Dependent clause= when his coach reproved him for his impulsiveness,
400
He was a raging bull when he found out she lied to him to protect him; she had treated him as if he was as fragile as a fading flower. (three answers)
Metaphor/ Simile/ Alliteration
400
The caterpillar emerged from his resting place, for he knew his purpose in life because his instincts flowed like a river.
(two answers; also, name the dependent clause)
Simile/ Personification
(because his instincts flowed like a river.)
500
My pet lizard jumped onto my mother's head from the bookshelf while I was trying to induce her to buy me a milkshake.
Complex -Dependent Clause 2nd
500
Landing in the apocryphal world, Johnny quailed at the diaphanous creature that accosted him; never before had he seen something bear such an odious expression.
Glue 1/ Dependent clause= Landing in the apocryphal world
500
Dark, dank, deadly, daring but desirable describes the deep dark depths of a sewer, and there lies impending doom if you enter.
(one answer; also, name the dependent clause)
Alliteration
(if you enter.)






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