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Simple, Complex, Compound

November 15, 2021 - pdf

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

1. In spite of his hard work, he could not score good marks.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.

2. As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

3. When I opened the door, the cat jumped out.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

4. His remarks angered me but I said nothing.

Correct! Wrong!

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.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

6. If it rains, I will open the umbrella.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

7. She passed the test because of her hard work.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.

8. He failed despite his hard work.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.

9. It has been several months since we last met.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

10. We are in trouble because of your stupidity.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause in it.

11. She opened the book and started reading.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

12. I turned around but I didn’t see anyone.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

Answers

  1. In spite of his hard work, he could not score good marks. (Simple)
  2. As soon as we heard the gunshots, we rushed indoors. (Complex)
  3. When I opened the door, the cat jumped out. (Complex)
  4. His remarks angered me but I said nothing. (Compound)
  5. Though it was a holiday, I went to work as usual. (Complex)
  6. If it rains, I will open the umbrella. (Complex)
  7. She passed the test because of her hard work. (Simple)
  8. He failed despite his hard work. (Simple)
  9. It has been several months since we last met. (Complex)
  10. We are in trouble because of your stupidity. (Simple)
  11. She opened the book and started reading. (Compound)
  12. I turned around but I didn’t see anyone. (Compound)

 

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