A simple sentence has just one clause and one finite verb.

A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

A compound sentence has two or more coordinate clauses of equal rank.

State whether the sentences given below are simple, complex or compound.

1.  Sam went to the party but his wife stayed at home.

2. Though it is late, we can go now.

3. As it was expensive, I didn’t buy it.

4. Despite working hard, she could not finish the project on time.

5. In spite of their best efforts, they could not save her.

6. As she is ill, she cannot go to work.

7. Since it was a holiday I didn’t get out of bed until afternoon.

8. If you listen to me, you will not run into problems.

9. I cleaned the rooms and my husband cooked lunch.

10. You can stay with me or you can rent an apartment.

Answers

1.  Sam went to the party but his wife stayed at home. (Compound sentence)

2. Though it is late, we can go now. (Complex sentence)

3. As it was expensive, I didn’t buy it. (Complex sentence)

4. Despite working hard, she could not finish the project on time. (Simple sentence)

5. In spite of their best efforts, they could not save her. (Simple sentence)

6. As she is ill, she cannot go to work. (Complex sentence)

7. Since it was a holiday I didn’t get out of bed until afternoon. (Complex sentence)

8. If you listen to me, you will not run into problems. (Complex sentence)

9. I cleaned the rooms and my husband cooked lunch. (Compound sentence)

10. You can stay with me or you can rent an apartment. (Compound sentence)