Say whether the given sentence is simple, complex or compound.
1His bravery earned him the admiration of his people.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no subordinate clause.
2The way was long, and the night was dark.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because it has two independent clauses joined by "and".
3Soldiers in uniform marched down the road.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no subordinate clause.
4Despite their best efforts, they could not save him.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "despite their best efforts" is a phrase, not a clause.
5The moon shone brightly, and we could see our path clearly.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because it has two independent clauses joined by "and".
6When the night came, they sat down to rest.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because it has the subordinate clause "when the night came".
7When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because it has the subordinate clause "when he was young".
8She came here to see me.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "to see me" is an infinitive phrase, not a finite clause.
9Having finished their job, the carpenters went home.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "having finished their job" is a participle phrase, not a finite clause.
10He insisted that he was innocent.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because it has the subordinate clause "that he was innocent".
11She refused to leave.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "to leave" is an infinitive phrase, not a finite clause.
12Leave my place at once, or I will call the police.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because it has two independent clauses joined by "or".
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- 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