Simple, Compound, And Complex Sentences

The cat crept through the dark house.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The dog had watched all of this, but he had refused to become involved.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The cat fell asleep on the warm kitchen because he was deprived of sleep the night before.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The dedicated, feline detective stays awake at night even though the foresighted mouse will not be venturing out this week.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The wary mouse watched from underneath an upturned cereal box.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The cat usually slept during the day, yet curiosity held him at the corner of the kitchen.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The cat was unsuccessful in his attempt to catch the mouse, and the mouse was equally as unlucky in his attempt to get the cheese.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The predatory cat stopped and surveyed his surroundings.

• simple

• complex

• compound

After he gave it some thought, the mouse decided to wait until later for his trek.

• simple

• complex

• compound

The mouse darted for the safety of the nearly invisible hole under the cabinet.

• simple

• complex

• compound