Question

State whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex:

1.Ramesh is loved by all.
2.I borrowed the book, read it and enjoyed it.
3. I dreamt that I lived in marble halls. 4. You will get what you want if you patiently wait and watch.
5. The farmers who live in this village are honest and contented.
6. It is too heavy to lift.
7. Savitha worked hard to earn.
8. Anil played carefully so he won the match.
9. He is poor but he is contented.
10. Birds fly south for the winter.
11. I want to lose weight yet I eat chocolate daily.
12. The boys sang and the girls danced.
13.He went to see the doctor because he was sick.
14. They spoke to him in French but he responded in English.
15. My mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework.
16. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow, or would you
prefer to play tennis?
17. I’m so pleased that you can come to the party.
18.You should read everyday if you want to improve your
English more quickly.
19. To build a doll’s house you need a wood, a hammer, a saw
and lots of nails.
20. The cat saw the puppies playing in the garden



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Answer 1

Answer:

1.simple

2.simple

3. compound

4. complex

5. compound

6. simple

7. simple

8. compound

9. compound

10. simple

11. compound

12. compound

13. compound

14. compound

15. compound

16. compound

17. simple

18. compound

19. complex

20. simple