simple, compound and complex sentences

Front

Amelia Earhart and her navigator were to land on Howland Island, halfway between Australia and Hawaii.

Back

Simple

Front

They looked out the airplane window, but no island was in sight.

Back

Compound

Front

Bright turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Back

Simple

Front

If Amelia Earhart didn't land soon, they would crash into the ocean.

Back

Complex

Front

Earhart radioed for help, but no response.

Back

Compound

Front

Wanted to do well on the quiz for an A, got a B last quarter.

Back

compound-complex

Front

Bedtime when clock chimes 10:00.

Back

complex

Front

Sea turtle walked to Atlantic shore despite being tired.

Back

complex

Front

The teacher and principal met in the hall near the library.

Back

simple

Front

I went to get my prize after hearing my name on announcements.

Back

complex