State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1In spite of his hard work, he could not score good marks.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
2As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
3When I opened the door, the cat jumped out.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
4His remarks angered me but I said nothing.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
5Though it was a holiday, I went to work as usual.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
6If it rains, I will open the umbrella.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
7She passed the test because of her hard work.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
8He failed despite his hard work.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
9It has been several months since we last met.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
10We are in trouble because of your stupidity.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.
11She opened the book and started reading.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
12I turned around but I didn’t see anyone.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
Done.
Score: 0/12
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
