Types Of Sentences Exercise

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

1. I met him at the railway station.

2. Despite trying hard, we could not solve the problem.

3. You can either stay or leave.

4. She is both pretty and intelligent.

5. I was not amused by his antics but I said nothing.

6. Though she was not interested in watching the movie, she accompanied me to the theatre.

7. If it rains, we will get wet.

8. As soon as we arrived, trouble started.

9. I don’t understand what you are saying.

10. Do you know where he works?

11. All that glitters is not gold.

12. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Answers

1. I met him at the railway station. (Simple sentence)

2. Despite trying hard, we could not solve the problem. (Simple sentence)

3. You can either stay or leave. (Compound sentence)

4. She is both pretty and intelligent. (Compound sentence)

5. I was not amused by his antics but I said nothing. (Compound sentence)

6. Though she was not interested in watching the movie, she accompanied me to the theatre. (Complex sentence)

7. If it rains, we will get wet. (Complex sentence)

8. As soon as we arrived, trouble started. (Complex sentence)

9. I don’t understand what you are saying. (Complex sentence)

10. Do you know where he works? (Complex sentence)

11. All that glitters is not gold. (Complex sentence)

12. A rolling stone gathers no moss. (Simple sentence)