State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound
1. A man of industrious nature is sure to succeed.
The given sentence has only one finite verb and hence it is a simple sentence.
2. He that climbs too high is sure to fall.
The given sentence has one main clause and a subordinate adjective clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
3. Which is the road that leads to the railway station?
The given sentence has one main clause and a subordinate adjective clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
4. What did you do then?
The given sentence has only one clause and hence it is a simple sentence.
5. The reason why he failed is obvious.
The given sentence has one main clause and one subordinate clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
6. He told me the truth.
The given sentence has only one clause and hence it is a simple sentence.
7. It is uncertain whether he will come.
The given sentence has one main clause and one subordinate clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
8. I don’t know what he wants.
The given sentence has one main clause and one subordinate clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
9. I wanted to help him but I had no money.
The given sentence has two co-ordinate clauses. Hence it is a compound sentence.
10. He is neither intelligent nor clever.
The given sentence has two co-ordinate clauses and hence it is a compound clause.
11. Pay your fee or your subscription will be cancelled.
The given sentence has two co-ordinate clauses and hence it is a compound clause.
12. He had gone before I reached his place.
The given sentence has one main clause and one subordinate clause. Hence it is a complex sentence.
Answers
1. A man of industrious nature is sure to succeed. (Simple sentence)
2. He that climbs too high is sure to fall. (Complex sentence)
3. Which is the road that leads to the railway station? (Complex sentence)
4. What did you do then? (Simple sentence)
5. The reason why he failed is obvious. (Complex sentence)
6. He told me the truth. (Simple sentence)
7. It is uncertain whether he will come. (Complex sentence)
8. I don’t know what he wants. (Complex sentence)
9. I wanted to help him but I had no money. (Compound sentence)
10. He is neither intelligent nor clever. (Compound sentence)
11. Pay your fee or your subscription will be cancelled. (Compound sentence)
12. He had gone before I reached his place. (Complex sentence)
