Types Of Sentences

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

1. The boys drew lots to determine who would get

to play first.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

2. The loss of her purse caused her much

inconvenience.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

3. He is lonely because his wife is out of town this

weekend.

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Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

4. Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

5. He decided to wind up his business and start

fresh.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

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6. Many people feel listless on rainy days.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

7. He is from a family of illustrious lineage.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

8. He became rich through wise investments.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

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Compound sentence

9. A howl of protest went up when the voting was

announced.

Simple past

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

10. The helicopter hovered over the house.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

11. I don’t know what I should do now.

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Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

12. This is very heady punch, so watch your step.

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Answers
The boys drew lots to determine who would get to play first. (Complex sentence)
The loss of her purse caused her much inconvenience. (Simple sentence)
He is lonely because his wife is out of town this weekend. (Complex sentence)
Art lovers flocked to the gallery opening. (Simple sentence)
He decided to wind up his business and start fresh. (Compound sentence)
Many people feel listless on rainy days. (Simple sentence)

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He is from a family of illustrious lineage. (Simple sentence)

He became rich through wise investments. (Simple sentence)
A howl of protest went up when the voting was announced. (Complex sentence)
The helicopter hovered over the house. (Simple sentence)
I don’t know what I should do now. (Complex sentence)
This is very heady punch, so watch your step. (Compound sentence)

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