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Simple, Compound Or Complex Exercise

January 13, 2019 B1pdf

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
Progress 0 of 12 answered
1We went out in spite of the rain.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause with the phrase "in spite of the rain" rather than a dependent clause.
2Do you think she is ready?
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "she is ready" is a dependent noun clause after "Do you think."
3I am anxious to contact him.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and the infinitive phrase "to contact him" is not a finite clause.
4I noticed that he seemed to be drinking a lot.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "that he seemed to be drinking a lot" is a dependent noun clause.
5He came to Sydney to look for work.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and the infinitive phrase "to look for work" is not a finite clause.
6My father was bitten by a dog last week.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause, even though the verb is in the passive voice.
7I don’t know what I should do.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "what I should do" is a dependent noun clause.
8I neither smoke nor drink.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one subject with a compound verb phrase, not two independent clauses.
9I didn’t sing because she was there.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "because she was there" is a dependent adverb clause.
10You can stay or quit.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one subject with a compound verb phrase, not two independent clauses.
11If it helps, I will lend you some money.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "If it helps" is a dependent adverb clause.
12I knocked again and again, but nobody opened the door.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because two independent clauses are joined by "but."

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  1. We went out in spite of the rain. — Simple
  2. Do you think she is ready? — Complex
  3. I am anxious to contact him. — Simple
  4. I noticed that he seemed to be drinking a lot. — Complex
  5. He came to Sydney to look for work. — Simple
  6. My father was bitten by a dog last week. — Simple
  7. I don’t know what I should do. — Complex
  8. I neither smoke nor drink. — Simple
  9. I didn’t sing because she was there. — Complex
  10. You can stay or quit. — Simple
  11. If it helps, I will lend you some money. — Complex
  12. I knocked again and again, but nobody opened the door. — Compound

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