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

1. She has golden hair.

2. Napoleon was an audacious leader.

3. She went to the party but he stayed home.

4. I don’t know what I am supposed to do now.

5. Though she was hungry, she didn’t break her fast.

6. What will you do if you lose your job?

7. Neither he nor his brother is capable of doing this.

8. I not only went there but also offered them food and drinks.

9. The new dress styles are very attractive.

10. The other day, I met an old friend of mine.

11. I waited for hours but he didn’t come.

12. You have never offered me any help.

Answers

1. She has golden hair. (Simple sentence)

2. Napoleon was an audacious leader. (Simple sentence)

3. She went to the party but he stayed home. (Compound sentence)

4. I don’t know what I am supposed to do now. (Complex sentence)

5. Though she was hungry, she didn’t break her fast. (Complex sentence)

6. What will you do if you lose your job? (Complex sentence)

7. Neither he nor his brother is capable of doing this. (Compound sentence)

8. I not only went there but also offered them food and drinks. (Compound sentence)

9. The new dress styles are very attractive. (Simple sentence)

10. The other day, I met an old friend of mine. (Simple sentence)

11. I waited for hours but he didn’t come. (Compound sentence)

12. You have never offered me any help. (Simple sentence)