Types of Sentence

1. The Sentences can be classified into three types Simple, Complex and Compound.
A Simple Sentence is one that has only one Subject and one Predicate. It has

only one Finite verb.

For example: She went home.

In the morning, near my school I saw a snake.

A Complex Sentence consists of one Main Clause and one or more Dependant

or Subordinate Clauses.

For example: She went home, after school was over.

The boys found the book which had been lost.

A Compound Sentence consists of two or more Independant or Co-ordinate Clauses. They are joined by Co-ordinators (For example and, but, so, or, nor etc.)

For eample: He finished his work and he left his office.

He is poor but he is honest.
2. Say whether the following are Simple, Complex or Compound Sentences.

(1) They felt safe.

(2) Captain Smith knew that there were icebergs nearby.

(3) He fought hard to steer, but the ship changed direction slowly.

(4) Most passengers heard nothing and they slept on.

(5) The crew lowered the life-boats.

(6) They asked them why ships carry such few life-boats.