Say whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1. It is a pity that she is no more.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
2. She can buy all that she wants.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
3. He confessed that he was guilty.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
4. She came here to see me.
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
5. He finished his homework and went to play.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
6. Having finished his homework, he went to play.
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
7. They were poor and suffered great hardships.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
8. We must eat to live.
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
9. We must eat or we cannot live.
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
10. Being poor, he couldn’t afford the expensive treatment.
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
11. He worked hard to pass the exam.
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
12. He worked hard that he might pass the exam.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
Answers
- It is a pity that she is no more. (Complex)
- She can buy all that she wants. (Complex)
- He confessed that he was guilty. (Complex)
- She came here to see me. (Simple)
- He finished his homework and went to play. (Compound)
- Having finished his homework, he went to play. (Simple)
- They were poor and suffered great hardship. (Compound)
- We must eat to live. (Simple)
- We must eat or we cannot live. (Compound)
- Being poor, he couldn’t afford the expensive treatment. (Simple)
- He worked hard to pass the exam. (Simple)
- He worked hard that he might pass the exam. (Complex)
