State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1. In spite of his hard work, he could not score good marks.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
2. As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
3. When I opened the door, the cat jumped out.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
4. His remarks angered me but I said nothing.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
5. Though it was a holiday, I went to work as usual.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
6. If it rains, I will open the umbrella.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
7. She passed the test because of her hard work.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
8. He failed despite his hard work.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
9. It has been several months since we last met.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
10. We are in trouble because of your stupidity.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
11. She opened the book and started reading.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
12. I turned around but I didn’t see anyone.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
Answers
- In spite of his hard work, he could not score good marks. (Simple)
- As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors. (Complex)
- When I opened the door, the cat jumped out. (Complex)
- His remarks angered me but I said nothing. (Compound)
- Though it was a holiday, I went to work as usual. (Complex)
- If it rains, I will open the umbrella. (Complex)
- She passed the test because of her hard work. (Simple)
- He failed despite his hard work. (Simple)
- It has been several months since we last met. (Complex)
- We are in trouble because of your stupidity. (Simple)
- She opened the book and started reading. (Compound)
- I turned around but I didn’t see anyone. (Compound)
