Say whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1It is a pity that she is no more.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
2She can buy all that she wants.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
3He confessed that he was guilty.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
4She came here to see me.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
5He finished his homework and went to play.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
6Having finished his homework, he went to play.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
7They were poor and suffered great hardships.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
8We must eat to live.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
9We must eat or we cannot live.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.
10Being poor, he couldn’t afford the expensive treatment.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
11He worked hard to pass the exam.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.
12He worked hard that he might pass the exam.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- It is a pity that she is no more. Complex sentence
- 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 hardships. 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
