Say whether the given sentences are simple, complex or compound.

1. She doesn’t know me.

2. He put on his coat and rushed out.

3. You can take the bus or you can hire a taxi.

4. Despite their best efforts, they could not win the contract.

5. I waited until he came.

6. She seemed upset.

7. Although he is short-tempered, he is not a bad guy.

8. It doesn’t matter whether we go on holiday.

9. I waited and waited but he didn’t come.

10. They sang and danced.

11. If you want to eat, you have to work.

12. What did you do then?

Answers

1. She doesn’t know me. (Simple sentence)

2. He put on his coat and rushed out. (Compound sentence)

3. You can take the bus or you can hire a taxi. (Compound sentence)

4. Despite their best efforts, they could not win the contract. (Simple sentence)

5. I waited until he came. (Complex sentence)

6. She seemed upset. (Simple sentence)

7. Although he is short-tempered, he is not a bad guy. (Complex sentence)

8. It doesn’t matter whether we go on holiday. (Complex sentence)

9. I waited and waited but he didn’t come. (Compound sentence)

10. They sang and danced. (Compound sentence)

11. If you want to eat, you have to work. (Complex sentence)

12. What did you do then? (Simple sentence)