Question

Exercise
1. Some sentences are given below. Identify whether the sentences are simple compound of
complex sentence. Follow the examples.
Examples: 1. I have read those instructions displayed on the noticeboard.
(Simple Sentence)
2. I was surprised when I heard his dismissal.
(Complex Sentence)
3. When he heard the news he did not believe it.
(Compound Sentence)
1. As soon as the old man saw some hooligans following him, he began to run.
2. The farmers lead a very hard life.
3. South Pole is too cold for human beings to live.
4. A hundred per cent in English is too high a score to achieve.
5. On account of excessive rain, the agriculture suffered a lot.
6. We started early from our place yet we missed the bus.
7. I was doing my homework when my mother was doing her office work.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. compound sentence

2. simple sentence

3. compound sentence

4. simple sentence

5. compound sentence

6. compound sentence

7. compound sentence