Compound and Complex Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a Compound Sentence?

• I enjoy reading.

• I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.

• I enjoy reading because it makes me happy.

• Reading is my favorite hobby.

Complete the sentence correctly so that it becomes a Complex Sentence: He didn’t attend the meeting ______ he was unwell.

• and

• but

• because

• or

Which sentence is Simple?

• I woke up early.

• I woke up early, and I went for a walk.

• I woke up early because I had an exam.

• Although I was tired, I woke up early.

She wanted to buy the dress, ___ she didn’t have enough money.

• and

• but

• because

• although

Which of these is a Complex sentence?

• The bell rang.

• The bell rang, and the students left.

• The bell rang because it was 4 o’clock.

• The bell rang loudly.

He stayed home ___ it was raining heavily.

• because

• and

• but

• so

Which of these is a Compound sentence?

• I will call you when I reach home.

• I will call you, or I will send a message.

• I will call you soon.

• Since I was busy, I couldn’t call you.

Identify all the Complex sentences below.

• She danced and she sang.

• She danced because she was happy.

• She sang, but she was nervous.

• Although she was nervous, she sang beautifully.

Which of the following is NOT a Simple sentence?

• He reads every day.

• He reads every day and he writes notes.

• She smiled.

• They play cricket.

I like pizza, ___ I don’t like burgers.

• because

• but

• although

• since