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

Lost and low on fuel.

Back

Compound

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

Amelia Earhart would never be heard from again.

Back

Simple

Front

Millions spent searching for her since her disappearance 82 years ago.

Back

Complex

Front

No one has found her or her missing plane.

Back

Complex

Front

Earhart's world flight was a first for many pilots.

Back

Complex