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Simple, Complex vs. Compound

October 22, 2022 - pdf

Say whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.

1. It is a pity that she is no more.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

2. She can buy all that she wants.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

3. He confessed that he was guilty.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

4. She came here to see me.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

5. He finished his homework and went to play.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.

6. Having finished his homework, he went to play.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

7. They were poor and suffered great hardships.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.

8. We must eat to live.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

9. We must eat or we cannot live.

Correct! Wrong!

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses.

10. Being poor, he couldn’t afford the expensive treatment.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

11. He worked hard to pass the exam.

Correct! Wrong!

A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

12. He worked hard that he might pass the exam.

Correct! Wrong!

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Answers

  1. It is a pity that she is no more. (Complex)
  2. She can buy all that she wants. (Complex)
  3. He confessed that he was guilty. (Complex)
  4. She came here to see me. (Simple)
  5. He finished his homework and went to play. (Compound)
  6. Having finished his homework, he went to play. (Simple)
  7. They were poor and suffered great hardship. (Compound)
  8. We must eat to live. (Simple)
  9. We must eat or we cannot live. (Compound)
  10. Being poor, he couldn’t afford the expensive treatment. (Simple)
  11. He worked hard to pass the exam. (Simple)
  12. He worked hard that he might pass the exam. (Complex)
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