Say whether the given sentence is simple, complex or compound.
1. His bravery earned him the admiration of his people.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
2. The way was long and the night was dark.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
3. Soldiers in uniform marched down the road.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
4. Despite their best efforts, they could not save him.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
5. The moon shone brightly and we could see our path clearly.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
6. When the night came, they sat down to rest.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
7. When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
8. She came here to see me.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
9. Having finished their job, the carpenters went home.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
10. He insisted that he was innocent.
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
11. She refused to leave.
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
12. Leave my place at once or I will call the police.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
Answers
- His bravery earned him the admiration of his people. (simple sentence)
- The way was long and the night was dark. (compound sentence )
- Soldiers in uniform marched down the road. (simple sentence)
- Despite their best efforts, they could not save him. (simple sentence)
- The moon shone brightly and we could see our path clearly. (compound sentence)
- When the night came, they sat down to rest. (complex sentence)
- When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker. (complex sentence)
- She came here to see me. (simple sentence)
- Having finished their job, the carpenters went home. (simple sentence)
- He insisted that he was innocent. (complex sentence)
- She refused to leave. (simple sentence)
- Leave my place at once or I will call the police. (compound sentence)
