Sentence types: simple, compound and complex Exercises: 12 Questions with Answers

Question 1

Which of these is a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

My cousin studies engineering in Hanoi.

Answer

My cousin studies engineering because he loves machines.

Answer

My cousin studies engineering, and his sister studies law.

Question 2

Which word can join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

because

Answer

although

Question 3

“The storm knocked out the power, and the trains stopped while engineers repaired the line.” What type of sentence is this?

Accepted Answer

Compound-complex

Answer

Compound

Answer

Complex

Question 4

Which option shows the sentence variety IELTS examiners reward in Task 2?

Accepted Answer

Because housing is expensive and wages have stagnated, city life is becoming harder, and many young workers are moving out.

Answer

Cities are crowded. Housing is expensive. Wages are low. Life is hard.

Answer

Cities are crowded and housing is expensive and wages are low and life is hard.

Sentence types: simple, compound and complex exercises