1Soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with local citizens.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no dependent clause.
2There was a lot of frantic activity just before the royal visitors arrived.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "before the royal visitors arrived" is a dependent clause.
3Do you remember the fragrance of lilacs after a rain?
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no dependent clause.
4A liking for flattery was one of his frailties.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no dependent clause.
5Perhaps certain gifted persons can foretell the future.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because it has one independent clause and no dependent clause.
6Fold the napkins and put one by each plate.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because the compound predicate "fold" and "put" shares the same implied subject.
7The preacher said that one of the brothers had strayed from the fold.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "that one of the brothers had strayed from the fold" is a dependent clause.
8I hated the show, but it has a large following.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Compound" because "but" joins two independent clauses.
9He eluded his followers by crossing the river.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because "by crossing the river" is a phrase, not a clause.
10Who will follow the prime minister when he retires?
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "when he retires" is a dependent clause.
11The rains flooded the farmlands and destroyed all crops.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Simple" because the two verbs share the same subject, "The rains".
12The dinner party was a flop because the guest of honor didn't show up.
Wrong!
The sentence is "Complex" because "because the guest of honor didn't show up" is a dependent clause.
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- Soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with local citizens. — Simple
- There was a lot of frantic activity just before the royal visitors arrived. — Complex
- Do you remember the fragrance of lilacs after a rain? — Simple
- A liking for flattery was one of his frailties. — Simple
- Perhaps certain gifted persons can foretell the future. — Simple
- Fold the napkins and put one by each plate. — Simple
- The preacher said that one of the brothers had strayed from the fold. — Complex
- I hated the show, but it has a large following. — Compound
- He eluded his followers by crossing the river. — Simple
- Who will follow the prime minister when he retires? — Complex
- The rains flooded the farmlands and destroyed all crops. — Simple
- The dinner party was a flop because the guest of honor didn’t show up. — Complex