EXERCISE 2: Identify the Type of Sentence
Identify whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex sentences. Also, mention
which of the clauses is the main clause(red) and the subordinate clause.
1. I did not know that this food was meant only for the staff.
complex sentence
2. She is innocent, so she has appealed to the court.
compound sentence
3. If you are not ready with the song, it is better to let them know.
complex sentence
4. She will come home or I will stay back at her place.
compound sentence
5. In the evening, I am going to the park.
simple sentence
6. The sun looks amazing today.
simple sentence
7. I remember the day that we met very well.
complex sentence
8. Nithi is not keeping well, yet she decided to go to work.
compound sentence
9. After they reach the hotel, they will inform us.
complex sentence
10. We are going to the park.
simple sentence
EXERCISE 3: Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive
adverb to form compound sentences.
1. My mother is sick. My mother is going to the doctor.
My mother is sick, so she is going to the doctor.
2. Jibin has gone to Hyderabad. Jibin has not found any jobs yet.
Jibin has gone to Hyderabad but Jibin has not found any jobs yet.
3. Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress. Nalini wore it anyway.
Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress yet she wore it anyway.
4. Jaffar called me yesterday. I was not able to attend his call.
Jaffar called me yesterday but I was not able to attend his call.
5. Tina had to present the paper today. Nancy volunteered to do it.
Tina had to present the paper today, but Nancy volunteered to do it.
6. It was raining the whole day. We decided to go to the park.
Even though it was raining the whole day, We decided to go to the park.
7. Firoz will pick you up. We will book a cab for you.
Firoz will pick you up or We will book a cab for you.
8. Nobody knew where to go. We asked some random people for directions to the hills.
Nobody knew where to go so We asked some random people for directions to the hills.
9. Let them know. You will have to suffer the consequences.
Let them know or You will have to suffer the consequences.
10. My mom was cleaning the house. I helped with the plates.
While My mom was cleaning the house, I helped with the plates.
EXERCISE 4 – COMBINE THE SENTENCES TO FORM COMPLEX SENTENCES
Combine the following sentences by making use of a subordinating conjunction or a correlative
conjunction to form complex sentences.
1. You speak up. Nobody is going to know.
Unless You speak up, nobody is going to know.
2. You are the only friend. You taught me right from wrong.
You are the only friend who taught me right from wrong.
3. I was not happy. I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.
Even though I was not happy, I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.
4. You do not finish it. You will have to face the consequences.
if You do not finish it, you will have to face the consequences.
5. I do not know the person. He owns a brand-new Mercedes Benz.
I do not know the person who owns a brand-new Mercedes Benz.
6. My brother does not watch animation movies. My brother liked Kungfu Panda.
even though My brother does not watch animation movies, he liked Kungfu Panda.
7. I don’t think I will be able to make it. I missed the bus.
I don’t think I will be able to make it because I missed the bus.
8. You should do it. I will have to ask Praveen to do it.
Either you should do it or I will have to ask Praveen to do it.
9. There are no trains available. We took a flight.
Since There are no trains available, We took a flight.
10. Seetha finishes her work. Seetha will be on her way.
Seetha will be on her way as soon as Seetha finishes her work
