Simple, Compound, Complex, and
Compound-Complex Sentences
Identify the structure of each sentence by selecting simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
1. Lauren and Jerome will set up for the meeting, and the rest of us will clean up later.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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2. Because our history class will be at the museum, I'll miss the Spanish quiz, but I'll take it after school.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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3. In history class, our group is writing and presenting a report about the culture and history of Australia.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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4. Mr. Tanaka helped us identify the person who could answer the questions correctly.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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5. James's injury was why the coach took him out of the game, but he was able to play during the fourth quarter.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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6. Anna and Luis will buy the tickets, which go on sale tomorrow.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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7. Joe's brother has the lead in the musical because his voice best fits the part.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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8. Will you read your report to the class?
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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9. My dad taped Silas Marner last week; we can watch it in English class tomorrow.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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10. After we paint the scenery Saturday, we will set it up on the stage, but the cast won't rehearse onstage until Monday.
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simple
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compound
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complex
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compound-complex
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