Simple, Complex vs.

Compound

State whether the given sentence is simple, complex or compound.

1. Knocking loudly at the door, he demanded

admission.

Simple

Complex

Compound

2. Sitting on a branch, the monkey gibbered.

Simple

Complex

Compound

3. Though we met he refused to talk to me.

Simple

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Complex

Compound

4. Now that he is employed, he does not have to

depend on anybody.

Simple

Complex

Compound

5. I want you to leave me alone.

Simple

Complex

Compound

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6. Put it there.

Simple

Complex

Compound

7. He was ill but his illness did not dampen his

spirits.

Simple

Complex

Compound

8. She insisted on coming with me.

Simple

Complex

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Compound

9. If you work hard, you can achieve anything.

Simple

Complex

Compound

10. What she said made no sense to me.

Simple

Complex

Compound

11. Leave the dog alone or he will bite you.

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Simple

Complex

Compound

12. I don't want to listen to me.

Simple

Complex

Compound

Answers
Knocking loudly at the door, he demanded admission. (Simple)
Sitting on a branch, the monkey gibbered. (Simple)
Though we met he refused to talk to me. (Complex)
Now that he is employed, he does not have to depend on anybody. (Complex)
I want you to leave me alone. (Simple)
Put it there. (Simple)
He was ill but his illness did not dampen his spirits. (Compound)

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She insisted on coming with me. (Simple)

If you work hard, you can achieve anything. (Complex)
What she said made no sense to me. (Complex)
Leave the dog alone or he will bite you. (Compound)
I don’t want to listen to you. (Simple)

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