Say whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1It is a pity that she is no more.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because the sentence has a main clause and a subordinate clause beginning with "that".
2She can buy all that she wants.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "that she wants" is a subordinate clause.
3He confessed that he was guilty.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "that he was guilty" is a subordinate clause.
4She came here to see me.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one main clause and the infinitive phrase "to see me" is not a finite clause.
5He finished his homework, and he went to play.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Compound sentence" because two independent clauses are joined by "and".
6Having finished his homework, he went to play.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because "Having finished his homework" is a participle phrase, not a finite clause.
7They were poor, and they suffered great hardships.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Compound sentence" because two independent clauses are joined by "and".
8We must eat to live.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one main clause and the infinitive phrase "to live" is not a finite clause.
9We must eat, or we cannot live.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Compound sentence" because two independent clauses are joined by "or".
10Being poor, he could not afford the expensive treatment.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because "Being poor" is a participle phrase, not a finite clause.
11He worked hard to pass the exam.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Simple sentence" because the sentence has one main clause and the infinitive phrase "to pass the exam" is not a finite clause.
12He worked hard so that he might pass the exam.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Complex sentence" because "that he might pass the exam" is a subordinate clause of purpose.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- It is a pity that she is no more. — Complex sentence
- She can buy all that she wants. — Complex sentence
- He confessed that he was guilty. — Complex sentence
- She came here to see me. — Simple sentence
- He finished his homework, and he went to play. — Compound sentence
- Having finished his homework, he went to play. — Simple sentence
- They were poor, and they suffered great hardships. — Compound sentence
- We must eat to live. — Simple sentence
- We must eat, or we cannot live. — Compound sentence
- Being poor, he could not afford the expensive treatment. — Simple sentence
- He worked hard to pass the exam. — Simple sentence
- He worked hard so that he might pass the exam. — Complex sentence