SIMPLE, COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCES
Exercise 1: Identify the type of sentences
1. She reads books.
2. He not only finished his homework but also helped his classmates.
3. After the movie ended, we went out for dinner, and then we visited the art gallery.
4. The sun shines brightly.
5. Although it was raining, she went for a run.
6. Since he had studied hard, he aced the exam.
7. I enjoy playing the guitar.
8. She wanted to go to the museum, but her friends preferred the zoo.
9. Because she loves hiking, she often goes on weekend trips, and her friends join her.
10. I like to swim, and my brother enjoys hiking.
11. They live in a big house.
12. I will help you with your homework if you need assistance.
13. You can have the cake now, or you can save it for later.
14. They go to school every day.
15. Even though he was tired, he stayed up to finish the project.
16. We can either go to the park, or we can stay home and watch a movie.
17. He cooks delicious meals.
18. They worked hard all day, and they were rewarded with a bonus.
19. She wanted to go to the concert because her favourite band was performing.
20. Birds sing in the morning.
21. While he was working on his project, I was helping him, and Sara was preparing lunch.
22. The cat sleeps on the couch.
23. After the party ended, we cleaned up the mess.
24. I enjoy reading novels, but my sister prefers non-fiction.
25. We watch movies on weekends.
26. It rains in the summer.
27. Because it was a sunny day, we decided to have a picnic in the park.
28. Although I love pizza, I decided to order a salad for a healthier option.
29. It's a sunny day.
30. He studied diligently, so he performed well on the test.
31. Sarah wanted to buy a new car, yet she decided to save her money instead.
32. My friend studies in the library.
33. Since he forgot his umbrella, he got soaked in the rain.
34. She went to the store, and then she visited the post office.
35. He sings beautifully.
36. I can't go to the movies tonight because I have a lot of work to do.
37. Although it was raining, she went for a run, and I stayed home to read a book.
38. Although it was late, she decided to finish the report, but her computer suddenly crashed, so
she lost all her progress.
39. As the sun set, the colours in the sky became more vibrant and beautiful.
40. Because the weather was perfect, we decided to have a picnic, and while we were enjoying our
lunch, a group of birds flew overhead, creating a picturesque scene.
41. We love ice cream.
42. He wanted to go to the concert; however, he couldn’t get tickets in time.
43. She not only finished her work early but also helped her colleagues with their tasks.
44. While I was cooking dinner, my phone rang, and I realized it was my long-lost friend calling to
reconnect, so we had a lengthy conversation catching up on old times.
45. While he studied for his exams, his friends were out having fun.
46. He can either choose the red shirt, or he can opt for the blue one.
47. Dogs bark loudly.
Exercise 2: Convert the sentences as instructed
1. I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much work to finish.- Convert to Complex
2. Because she enjoys painting, she often exhibits her artwork at local galleries. -Convert to
Compound
3. Despite working hard all day, they didn’t finish the project on time.- Convert to Compound
4. I enjoy painting.- Convert to Complex
5. She likes reading.- Convert to Compound
