Question

Identify the correct type – Simple , Compound or Complex sentences:
1. I gave him a pen to write.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
2. We went to the market but the shops were closed.
Simple b. compound c. Complex
3. The children rode an elephant when they visited the national park.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
4. I think that the president will not accept this proposal.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
5. I have read those instructions displayed on the noticeboard.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
6. When he heard the news he did not believe it.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
7. Rohan is good at studies but is better in sports.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
8. I had bought my new T-shirt from the shop.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
9.The man ran fast as he was chased by the police.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
10.The house owner along with his family has gone abroad.
a. Simple b. compound c. Complex
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) Simple

2) Compound

3) Complex

4) Complex

5) Simple

6) Compound

7) Complex

8) Simple

9) Compound

10) Complex

Explanation:

- In simple sentence, there is one clause only (no conjunctions.

- In compound sentence, two clauses that can stand alone (independent clauses) are joined together with a conjunction

- In complex sentence, there is one independent clause and another clause that cannot stand alone (dependant clause)

Hopefully you understand how to identify them yourself in the future