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Simple, Complex Or Compound

July 29, 2019 - pdf

Identify whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.

1. She passed her exam because she had a good teacher.

Correct! Wrong!

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

2. She sat facing me across the table.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause.

3. He worked hard but he could not pass the exam.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses introduced by the conjunctions and, but, or, for, so, either..or, neither...nor, both..and, not only...but also.

4. I am anxious to contact him.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause.

5. No one can stop him doing what he wants to.

Correct! Wrong!

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

6. Always check the oil before you start the car.

Correct! Wrong!

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

7. They considered him a genius.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause.

8. At no time was she aware of what was happening.

Correct! Wrong!

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

9. If I am late my father takes me to school.

Correct! Wrong!

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

10. He neither drinks nor smokes.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses introduced by the conjunctions and, but, or, for, so, either..or, neither...nor, both..and, not only...but also.

11. He failed the exam and nobody was surprised.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses introduced by the conjunctions and, but, or, for, so, either..or, neither...nor, both..and, not only...but also.

12. He was upset but he said nothing.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses introduced by the conjunctions and, but, or, for, so, either..or, neither...nor, both..and, not only...but also.

Answers

1. She passed her exam because she had a good teacher. (Complex)

2. She sat facing me across the table. (Simple)

3. He worked hard but he could not pass the exam. (Compound)

4. I am anxious to contact him. (Simple)

5. No one can stop him doing what he wants to. (Complex)

6. Always check the oil before you start the car. (Complex)

7. They considered him a genius. (Simple)

8. At no time was she aware of what was happening. (Complex)

9. If I am late my father takes me to school. (Complex)

10. He neither drinks nor smokes. (Compound)

11. He failed the exam and nobody was surprised. (Compound)

12. He was upset but he said nothing. (Compound)

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