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

1. The soldiers marched down the road.

2. His courage won him honor.

3. The moon was bright and we could see our way.

4. We bought a house, sold it and made a profit.

5. Because I was ill, I didn’t go to school.

6. They rested when evening came.

7. She refused to let me in.

8. Tom went to the shop, bought a pen and then went to school.

9. The carpenters completed their work and went home.

10. In spite of his popularity, he cannot be called a good writer.

Answers

1. The soldiers marched down the road. (Simple sentence)

2. His courage won him honor. (Simple sentence)

3. The moon was bright and we could see our way. (Compound sentence)

4. We bought a house, sold it and made a profit. (Compound sentence)

5. Because I was ill, I didn’t go to school. (Complex sentence)

6. They rested when evening came. (Complex sentence)

7. She refused to let me in. (Simple sentence)

8. Tom went to the shop, bought a pen and then went to school. (Compound sentence)

9. The carpenters completed their work and went home. (Compound sentence)

10. In spite of his popularity, he cannot be called a good writer. (Simple sentence)