Exercise 1. Write S against each simple sentence, CP against each sentence and CM against each complex sentence : 1. He purchased a new bike yesterday. 2. I have learnt much and forgotten much. 3. The gardener plucked a rose and gave it to me, 4. She met me near the crossing. 5. This is the dog which bit her yesterday. 6. Saira will give you what you like. 7. Experience is a great teacher. 8. We shall pay you a visit soon. 9. They, who carry on, always succeed. 10. I invited him but he didn't come. 11. Walk quickly else you will be late. 12. As the shop was closed, I bought nothing. 13. What you say is not correct at all. 14. If it rains, I will stay here. 15. I am sure to get first division in the examination.
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Here are 3 examples: I drove to work in the morning. Simple, Compound, complex? ___simple__ Explanation: This sentence has only 1 main idea. Only 1 independent clause; therefore, it's a simple sentence. 2. I didn't go to work because I was sick. Simple, Compound, complex? ___complex__ Explanation: This sentence has 2 clauses. 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause that begins with a subordinator = because; therefore, it's a complex sentence. 3. I love ice cream, and I love pizza. Simple, Compound, complex? ___compound__ Explanation: This sentence has only 2 main ideas. 2 independent clauses. It has a fanboy = and; therefore, it's a compound sentence. Part 1: Sentence ID and explanation Penguins and polar bears live in the cold environments of Antarctica. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Steven arrives at work, his coworkers greet him with smiles. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Helen often crosses the bridge on her bike, and she sometimes crosses the bridge in her car. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Although Sarah is smart, she doesn’t study for school. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She surprised her kids at school because she wanted to see their reactions. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Carol thinks about her kids all the time, for she is a loving mother. Simple, Compound, complex? _______________________ Explanation:
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