Question

simple compound or complex
1.He discouraged the young man from making such a great sacrifice, but the young

man remained firm on his decision.. __________​

Answer 1

1. We met rather few people who spoke English. (Complex sentence)

2. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently. (Simple sentence)

3. We drove right up to Helsinki in two days. (Simple sentence)

4. I don’t care how expensive it is. (Complex sentence)

5. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake. (Compound sentence)

6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier. (Simple sentence)

7. I guess she just doesn’t respect you. (Complex sentence)

8. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others. (Compound sentence)

9. You can either come with me now or walk home. (Compound sentence)

10. He will never leave home because he hasn’t got the courage to. (Complex sentence)

11. When all else fails, read the user manual. (Complex sentence)

12. It was Sam who paid for the drinks. (Complex sentence)

Answer 2

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1. We met rather few people who spoke English. (Complex sentence)

2. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently. (Simple sentence)

3. We drove right up to Helsinki in two days. (Simple sentence)

4. I don’t care how expensive it is. (Complex sentence)

5. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake. (Compound sentence)

6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier. (Simple sentence)

7. I guess she just doesn’t respect you. (Complex sentence)

8. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others. (Compound sentence)

9. You can either come with me now or walk home. (Compound sentence)

10. He will never leave home because he hasn’t got the courage to. (Complex sentence)

11. When all else fails, read the user manual. (Complex sentence)

12. It was Sam who paid for the drinks. (Complex sentence)