Kinds Of Sentences

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

1. I was horrified to hear the news.

2. He went to London to look for work.

3. She lives here with her parents.

4. There are no secrets between you and me.

5. Although we started early, we could not be on time.

6. The doctors tried hard but they could not save her life.

7. He told me that he was not interested.

8. Because he was angry, I said nothing.

9. She put on her coat and went out.

10. I want to know what you are doing there.

11. He asked me why I was late.

12. You can wait or leave.

Answers

1. I was horrified to hear the news. (Simple sentence)

2. He went to London to look for work. (Simple sentence)

3. She lives here with her parents. (Simple sentence)

4. There are no secrets between you and me. (Simple sentence)

5. Although we started early, we could not be on time. (Complex sentence)

6. The doctors tried hard but they could not save her life. (Compound sentence)

7. He told me that he was not interested. (Complex sentence)

8. Because he was angry, I said nothing. (Complex sentence)

9. She put on her coat and went out. (Compound sentence)

10. I want to know what you are doing there. (Complex sentence)

11. He asked me why I was late. (Complex sentence)

12. You can wait or leave. (Compound sentence)