Question

State which of the following sentences are compound and which are complex:
i. The building was destroyed by the earthquake but the whole family was saved.
ii. Looking behind, he saw a snake that was following him.
iii. If I don’t pass the examination, I shall set up a grocer's shop. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. compound 2.complex 3.complex

Explanation:

1. conjuction is used (but)

2.no conjuction but has both main and subordinative clause

3.no conjuction but has both main and subordinative clause