State whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex.
1. Soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with local citizens. ; Complex ; Compound
2. There was a lot of frantic activity just before the royal visitors arrived.
Answers
1. Soldiers were forbidden to
fraternize with local citizens. (Simple)
2. There was a lot of frantic activity
just before the royal visitors arrived. (Complex)
3. Do you remember the fragrance of
lilacs after a rain? (Simple)
4. A liking for flattery was one of
his frailties. (Simple)
5. Perhaps certain gifted persons can
foretell the future. (Simple)
6. Fold the napkins and put one by
each plate. (Compound)
7. The preacher said that one of the
brothers had strayed from the fold. (Complex)
8. I hated the show but it has a large
following. (Compound)
9. He eluded his followers by crossing
the river. (Simple)
10. Who will follow the prime minister
when he retires? (Complex)
11. The rains flooded the farmlands
and destroyed all crops. (Compound)
12. The dinner party was a flop
because the guest of honor didn’t show up. (Complex)