Question

I. For each sentence, write simple, compound, or complex to tell which kind it is.
1. The baby cried for food.
2.The paramedics arrived as soon as they could, but it was too late.
3.After I wrote the report, I proofread it.
4.If you place the avocado pit in water, it will soon sprout.
5. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.
6.Do you like the pudding, or are you just being polite?
7.Several men helped the women.
8.The rain stopped at three 0’clock.
9. When Sandy came to the plate, the bases were loaded with two outs.
10. She went on most of the terrifying rides, but she wouldn't go near the Ferris wheel.
11. She leaned out of the window.
12. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
13. They tried very hard, but they couldn’t win the match.
14. The school reopens on Monday.
15. After the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. The baby cried for food.

simple

2.The paramedics arrived as soon as they could, but it was too late.

complex

3.After I wrote the report, I proofread it.

complex

4.If you place the avocado pit in water, it will soon sprout.

complex

5. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.

compound

6.Do you like the pudding, or are you just being polite?

complex

7.Several men helped the women.

simple

8.The rain stopped at three 0’clock.

simple

9. When Sandy came to the plate, the bases were loaded with two outs.

complex

10. She went on most of the terrifying rides, but she wouldn't go near the Ferris wheel.

compound

11. She leaned out of the window.

simple

12. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

complex

13. They tried very hard, but they couldn’t win the match.

compound

14. The school reopens on Monday.

simple

15. After the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.

complex

Answer 2

Answer:

1. simple
2. compound
3. complex
4. compound
5. compound
6. complex
7. simple
8. simple
9. compound
10. compound
11. simple
12. complex
13. compound
14. simple
15. complex