State whether the following sentences are simple, complex and compound.

Notes

A simple sentence has just one clause.

A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses that are independent of each other.

1. I was surprised to hear the news.

2. I recognised her at once.

3. She knew that she was making a mistake.

4. You have never helped me.

5. She was angry and sad.

6. He neither invests his money nor spends it.

7. Though she was hungry, she didn’t eat anything.

8. If it rains, we will get wet.

9. The child was anxious because he couldn’t find his mother.

10. Neither this key nor that key opens the door.

11. She waited for a long time but her friend didn’t come.

12. You can continue your studies or you can find a good job.

Answers

1. I was surprised to hear the news. (Simple sentence)

2. I recognised her at once. (Simple sentence)

3. She knew that she was making a mistake. (Complex sentence)

4. You have never helped me. (Simple sentence)

5. She was angry and sad. (Compound sentence)

6. He neither invests his money nor spends it. (Compound sentence)

7. Though she was hungry, she didn’t eat anything. (Complex sentence)

8. If it rains, we will get wet. (Complex sentence)

9. The child was anxious because he couldn’t find his mother. (Complex sentence)

10. Neither this key nor that key opens the door. (Compound sentence)

11. She waited for a long time but her friend didn’t come. (Compound sentence)

12. You can continue your studies or you can find a good job. (Compound sentence)