SIMPLE, COMPOUND OR COMPLEX

SIMPLE, COMPOUND OR COMPLEX

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

1. That irritating man is fortunate to have such a patient wife.

2. He held her close and swore never to forsake her.

3. This was a fashionable restaurant in former days.

4. It takes lot of fortitude to sail around the world alone.

5. In spite of being very intelligent, Mohit does not score good marks.

6. All the passengers were impatient to know when the train would arrive.

7. Father was late because he was held up at office.

8. It was a fortunate day when we opened that store.

9. Although the children were tired, they continued playing.

10. All of us liked the dress that she was wearing.

Answers

1. That irritating man is fortunate to have such a patient wife. (Simple sentence)

2. He held her close and swore never to forsake her. (Compound sentence)

3. This was a fashionable restaurant in former days. (Simple sentence)

4. It takes lot of fortitude to sail around the world alone. (Simple sentence)

5. In spite of being very intelligent, Mohit does not score good marks. (Simple sentence)

6. All the passengers were impatient to know when the train would arrive. (Complex sentence)

7. Father was late because he was held up at office. (Complex sentence)

8. It was a fortunate day when we opened that store. (Complex sentence)

9. Although the children were tired, they continued playing. (Complex sentence)

10. All of us liked the dress that she was wearing. (Complex sentence)