Say whether the given sentence is simple, complex or compound.
1His bravery earned him the admiration of his people.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
2The way was long and the night was dark.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
3Soldiers in uniform marched down the road.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
4Despite their best efforts, they could not save him.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
5The moon shone brightly and we could see our path clearly.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
6When the night came, they sat down to rest.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
7When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
8She came here to see me.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
9Having finished their job, the carpenters went home.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
10He insisted that he was innocent.
Wrong!
A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
11She refused to leave.
Wrong!
A simple sentence has just one finite verb and one clause.
12Leave my place at once or I will call the police.
Wrong!
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- His bravery earned him the admiration of his people. Simple
- The way was long and the night was dark. Compound
- Soldiers in uniform marched down the road. Simple
- Despite their best efforts, they could not save him. Simple
- The moon shone brightly and we could see our path clearly. Compound
- When the night came, they sat down to rest. Complex
- When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker. Complex
- She came here to see me. Simple
- Having finished their job, the carpenters went home. Simple
- He insisted that he was innocent. Complex
- She refused to leave. Simple
- Leave my place at once or I will call the police. Compound
