State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.
1. We met rather few people who spoke English.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
2. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
3. We drove right up to Helsinki in two days.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
4. I don’t care how expensive it is.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
5. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
6. He is not tall enough to be a soldier.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
7. I guess she just doesn’t respect you.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
8. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
9. You can either come with me now or walk home.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
10. He will never leave home because he hasn’t got the courage to.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
11. When all else fails, read the user manual.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
12. It was Sam who paid for the drinks.
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction.
1. ……………………… you take it or leave it.
Either
Neither
Whether
2. The doctor must come soon, ………………………. the patient will die.
nor
or
unless
3. ……………………….. the doctor does not arrive soon, the patient will die.
If
Whether
Unless
4. I can’t meet you tomorrow, ……………………….. I have an important appointment.
for
so
hence
5. …………………………….. they played well, they could not win.
Please select 2 correct answers
Though
Even if
Even though
6. I don’t know …………………………. I will have time or not.
whether
if
7. We started early …………………………… we would not get stuck in traffic.
such that
so that
so as to
8. …………………………. I become a millionaire, I will always be a socialist.
Even if
Even though
Though
9. …………………………… breaking his arm, he hurt his leg.
As well as
In addition to
Besides
All of the above
10. I was relieved ........................ it finished.
when
whenever
while
11. You must finish the job ........................ you leave.
when
before
as
12. I injure my ankle .......................... I play football.
when
whenever
Either could be used here
Combine the sentences to make one compound-complex sentence.
Susan teaches the kids who live in the neighborhood. They meet in the evenings after she
comes home from work.
The doctor wants to prescribe physical therapy, and he asked me to see a specialist. He
recommended Dr. Smith.
Anthony told us about the assembly of the products. Unfortunately, he didn't tell us about
where they were made.
We managed to finish the exercise on time and passed the exam. However, it was very
difficult.
The man spoke little English. Mary understood him, but couldn't help.
We didn't have much time, so we didn't read the final chapter. However, we still enjoyed
the book.
We will miss our father greatly. He taught us many lessons. Those lessons have helped us
succeed in life.
The eagles attract many tourists. They live in the local mountain range. Unfortunately, the
politicians still refuse to protect them.
We finished our work early, so we decided to go out for a drink. We went to Allan's Pub.
The students who attended the university went on strike. They protested the tuition hikes.
Sandy wanted to ask her uncle questions about his experiences. Her uncle fought in WW
II.
The boys refused to ask the teacher any questions. They failed the exam.
I don't like the food. The staff prepares the food. I also do not like their unfriendly attitude.
Sheila loves red. The Mustang is red, but she might wait a few months.
He can join us if he asks the man who invited us to the party. He can also stay home.
