Identify the following sentences as simple compound or complex.
1.Though he worked hard for the exam, he did not succeed.
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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Basing on the clause structure, the sentences in English can be divided into three different kinds: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Simple Sentence: (Single Clause)
A sentence that consists of only one subject and one finite verb is called a Simple Sentence.
It consists of one Subject and one Verb.
It expresses a complete thought.
It is also called an Independent Clause.
Examples:
She is a teacher.
The moon is bright.
We are learning English Grammar.
The children are playing cricket.
He bought a very nice pen.
Arjun and Aravind are attending the meeting.
Compound Sentence: (Two Main Clauses)
A sentence that consists of two main or Independent Clauses is called a Compound Sentence.
It consists of two Main or Independent Clauses.
A comma (sometimes semicolon) is used before the conjunction.
Coordinating Conjunctions are used to join these clauses.
Coordinating Conjunctions: They join together words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank.