Main Verbs
Modal Verbs
What is Compounded?
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
200

Terry has fixed and painted his own car. 

fixed, painted

200

I might see you later and could help then.

might, could

200

haircut

base elements

200

I like cake.

simple

300

We had taken that same trip and seen Mount Everest before.

taken, seen

300

They must have driven away, or their car would be here.

must, would

300

radio station

nouns

300

singer

complex

400

Mom has been reading a good novel and plans to write a review.

reading, plans

400

Should I get the popsicles, or would you prefer ice cream?

should, would

400

laughed and laughed

verbs

400

Polly might have a cold.

simple

500

Everyone should study for the test or expect an F.

study, expect

500

My car may have more legroom, but yours will be more fuel efficient.

may, will

500

I like dogs but he prefers pot-belly pigs.

sentences / clauses

500

Pollyanna

compound