Question

Identify the following sentences as simple, compound or complex. Underline the coordinating and subordinating conjunction. 1. The teachers at this school are very intelligent and they are good looking. Simple/Compound/ Complex 2. Chewing gum is unattractive but it is good for your teeth. Simple/Compound/Complex 3. Do you want a cup of tea? Simple/Compound/ Complex 4. Do you want a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps? Simple/Compound/ Complex 5. Some people are cruel but some are nice. Simple/Compound/ Complex

Answer 1

1. The teachers at this school are very intelligent and they are good looking. Simple/Compound/ Complex.
Answer: This sentence is a compound sentence. 'and' is coordinating conjunction.
2. Chewing gum is unattractive but it is good for your teeth. Simple/Compound/Complex
Answer: This sentence is also a compound sentence. 'but' is the coordinating conjunction.
3. Do you want a cup of tea? Simple/Compound/ Complex
Answer: This is a simple sentence. There is no conjunction in it.
4. Do you want a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps? Simple/Compound/ Complex
Answer: This is also a compound sentence. 'or' is a coordinating conjunction.
5. Some people are cruel but some are nice. Simple/Compound/ Complex
Answer: This is also a compound sentence. 'but' is the coordinating conjunction.