Question

Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep but now he is wide awake. what type of sentence is this (simple,compound or complex)

Answer 1

Two minutes ago, the child was fast asleep but now he is wide awake. It is a complex sentence.

What is the difference between compund and complex sentences?

• A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
• A complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause along with independent clauses.
• In the sentence given above, 'Two minutes ago" "Now he is wide awake" are dependent clauses.
  
  

Answer 2

Answer:

Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide wake.

Explanation:

Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep (independent clause) + but (FANBOYS) + now he is wide awake (dependent clause)

Since it contains FANBOYS it is COMPUND SENTENCE