It is so simple!
Don't compound it!
To depend or not to be
Modify me
Simple, Compound or Complex
100

The birds remained with the Macaw for days until the storm passed. What is the simple predicate?

remained

100

His owner taught him to do funny things and say strange words. What is compound in this sentence?

compound predicate - taught and say

100

When my father saw what I was doing, he was furious. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

when my father saw what I was doing.

100

The cat heard the sound of flapping wings. How is flapping used in this sentence?

adjective

100

It would take them many months to reach their destination. What kind of sentence is this?

simple

200

"You are right, Hornbill." What is the simple predicate in this sentence?

are

200

The council and I have planned our route back home. What is compound in this sentence?

compound subject - council and I

200

They began to eat more of the seeds and grains that would give them energy. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

that would give them energy

200

Kuago had finally received word on the location of the island they were to fly to. What is the one-word adverb in this sentence?

finally

200

My parents would come home bone-weary, but always managed a smile and hugs for us. What kind of sentence is this?

compound

300

None of the houses in the foothills had water. What is the simple subject of this sentence?

none

300

The next day we could still see smoke rising from the burning camps, and we were glad. What is compound here?

Compound sentence

300

While my parents were at work during the day, I was in charge of Snuffy and Trotsky. What is the independent clause in this sentence?

I was in charge of Snuffy and Trotsky.

300

The children were younger than I and they never gave me any trouble. What is the adverb in this sentence?

never

300

Once or twice a week my mother and I would take all the dirty clothes into the bathroom and wash them. What kind of sentence is this?

simple sentence

400

After things had quieted down in the city, the Japanese government opened up the schools again. What is the simple subject in this sentence?

Japanese government

400

My father wanted to go to Manila and try to save his papers at the Bureau of Science. What is compound in this sentence?

compound predicate- wanted and try

400

It is very easy to catch birds in the city as there are very few trees to hide in. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

as there are very few trees to hide in

400

Tandikan said that the birds are too frail to fly very far and have no energy to find their food. What is the adjective in this sentence?

frail

400

Daga stopped to rest only when she had chewed through a knot and was waiting for the birds to loosen another. What kind of sentence is this?

complex sentence

500

One night my parents were later than usual. What is the simple predicate in this sentence?

were

500

One one side of the war were Germany, Italy, and their friends. What is compound in this sentence?

Compound subject - Germany, Italy and their friends

500

My father had a bad temper because he was Visayan. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

because he was Visayan

500

The Korean soldiers wore uniforms that were sometimes torn and dirty. What is the adverb in this sentence?

sometimes

500

We knew the war was almost over and we could sing out loud. What kind of sentence is this?

compound sentence