Compound vs Complex Sentences

Kerry called the fire department and, they arrived very quickly.

• Compound

• Complex

After he got home, my father read us a story.

• Compound

• Complex

We couldn't go to the beach because the car broke down.

• Compound

• Complex

The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat, but the audience did not applaud.

• Compound

• Complex

The baby elephant followed its mother because the lion was very close.

• Compound

• Complex

The forest was dark and gloomy, yet the children ran into it fearlessly.

• Compound

• Complex

The campers stayed in the tent while the cold rain fell.

• Compound

• Complex

Jane and Louise bought popcorn before the movie started.

• Compound

• Complex

Peter worked hard on his homework, yet he did't finish it.

• Compound

• Complex

The baseball player ran to second base when the pitcher dropped the ball.

• Compound

• Complex