Exercise On Sentence Types
Exercise On Sentence Types
Exercise On Sentence Types
10. Go at once.
Read the following sentences and say whether they are simple, complex or compound.
5. I was eligible for the job but they turned down my application.
8. I don’t know what I am supposed to do with that letter from the tax people.
9. She has always been a carefree soul.
1. My mother won’t rest easy …………………… all her children are home. (until / up to / as long as)
2.He is usually right but his judgment is fallible. (but / and / as)
3. It is a misconception …………………….. everyone needs the same amount of sleep. (that / what / if)
Read the following sentences and state whether they are simple, complex or compound.
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
4. The little girl started crying when she couldn’t find her toy.
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
9. Jane and Alice had their dinner and went for a walk.
Simple
Complex
Compound
Complex
Compound
11. The customers were happy because they got what they wanted.
Simple
Complex
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound
10. As an actor, his father is ………………………… than him. (successful / more successful / most
successful)