1She passed her exam because she had a good teacher.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
2She sat facing me across the table.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause.
3He worked hard but he could not pass the exam.
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.
4I am anxious to contact him.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause.
5No one can stop him doing what he wants to.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
6Always check the oil before you start the car.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
7They considered him a genius.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause.
8At no time was she aware of what was happening.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
9If I am late my father takes me to school.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
10He neither drinks nor smokes.
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.
11He failed the exam and nobody was surprised.
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.
12He was upset but he said nothing.
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.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- She passed her exam because she had a good teacher. Complex
- She sat facing me across the table. Simple
- He worked hard but he could not pass the exam. Compound
- I am anxious to contact him. Simple
- No one can stop him doing what he wants to. Complex
- Always check the oil before you start the car. Complex
- They considered him a genius. Simple
- At no time was she aware of what was happening. Complex
- If I am late my father takes me to school. Complex
- He neither drinks nor smokes. Compound
- He failed the exam and nobody was surprised. Compound
- He was upset but he said nothing. Compound
