State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1In spite of his hard work, he could not get good marks.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no dependent clause.
2As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "As soon as we heard the gunshots" is a dependent clause.
3When I opened the door, the cat jumped out.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "When I opened the door" is a dependent clause.
4His remarks angered me, but I said nothing.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because two independent clauses are joined by "but".
5Though it was a holiday, I went to work as usual.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "Though it was a holiday" is a dependent clause.
6If it rains, I will open the umbrella.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "If it rains" is a dependent clause.
7She passed the test because of her hard work.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "because of her hard work" is a phrase, not a dependent clause.
8He failed despite his hard work.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "despite his hard work" is a phrase, not a dependent clause.
9It has been several months since we last met.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "since we last met" is a dependent clause.
10We are in trouble because of your carelessness.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "because of your carelessness" is a phrase, not a dependent clause.
11She opened the book and started reading.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one subject with a compound predicate, not two independent clauses.
12I turned around, but I did not see anyone.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because two independent clauses are joined by "but".
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Answers
- In spite of his hard work, he could not get 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 carelessness. — Simple
- She opened the book and started reading. — Simple
- I turned around, but I did not see anyone. — Compound