CLASSIFYING SENTENCES ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE In the space provided, classify each sentence according to structure. Type S for simple sentence, CD for compound sentence, CX for complex sentence, or CD-CX for compound-complex sentence. Example
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CD-CX
Until we read the magazine article, we hadn’t known about that new solar-powered car, nor had we heard about how efficient the new electric cars are.

The two Scouts folded the flag during the ceremony, and then they handed it to their den leader, and she, in turn, gave the flag to the pack leader.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.