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Simple, Complex Or Compound Exercise

July 29, 2019 - B2pdf

Identify whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.
Progress 0 of 12 answered
1She passed her exam because she had a good teacher.
Wrong!
The answer is "Complex" because the sentence has a main clause and the subordinate clause "because she had a good teacher."
2She sat facing me across the table.
Wrong!
The answer is "Simple" because the sentence has one main clause and no subordinate clause.
3He worked hard, but he could not pass the exam.
Wrong!
The answer is "Compound" because the conjunction "but" joins two independent clauses.
4I am anxious to contact him.
Wrong!
The answer is "Simple" because the infinitive phrase "to contact him" is not a clause.
5No one can stop him doing what he wants to.
Wrong!
The answer is "Complex" because the sentence contains the subordinate clause "what he wants to."
6Always check the oil before you start the car.
Wrong!
The answer is "Complex" because the sentence has a main clause and the subordinate clause "before you start the car."
7They considered him a genius.
Wrong!
The answer is "Simple" because the sentence has one main clause and no subordinate clause.
8At no time was she aware of what was happening.
Wrong!
The answer is "Complex" because the sentence contains the subordinate clause "what was happening."
9If I am late, my father takes me to school.
Wrong!
The answer is "Complex" because the sentence has a main clause and the subordinate clause "If I am late."
10He neither drinks nor smokes.
Wrong!
The answer is "Simple" because "neither drinks nor smokes" is a compound verb phrase within one clause.
11He failed the exam, and nobody was surprised.
Wrong!
The answer is "Compound" because the conjunction "and" joins two independent clauses.
12He was upset, but he said nothing.
Wrong!
The answer is "Compound" because the conjunction "but" joins two independent clauses.
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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. — Simple
  11. He failed the exam, and nobody was surprised. — Compound
  12. He was upset, but he said nothing. — Compound
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