Are this sentences right, SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPLEX?
Just want to make sure these sentences of correct After each sentence these will come after to indicate what kind of sentence it is (1) - simple (2) - compound (3) - complex Peter Pan was one of my favorite books I use to read (1). Everybody knows the story of the child who refused to grow up since he was stuck in Neverland (3). I spent my high school days in a daze, and I coddled away from harsh realities and future responsibilities (2). While bolstered by praises like “You’re gifted” or “With your smarts, you’ll go far”, I closed my eyes letting their words sweep me away (3). Imagining flying away to Neverland (1).
Simple, compound, and complex sentences?
1.One of the sports that can be classified as extreme is free diving. SIMPLE 2.Participants hold their breath and dive hundreds of feet straight down in the ocean.COMPOUND ( implied subject in second part) 3.Deep below the ocean, water pressure squeezes internal organs of divers, and darkness blind them. COMPOUND The site below includes an explanation and a quick practice quiz if you need to practice. 4.The return to the surface can kill a diver if he or she comes up too fast. COMPLEX 5.When the body dosn't have time to adjust to changing pressure, internal gases expand too fast. COMPLEX 6.The sudden expansion of gases causes explosions in arteries.SIMPLE 7.Still, the activity is popular with people who like dangerous challenges.COMPLEX 8.The free diving federation refuses to recognize records in "no-limits" free diving because that method of diving is too dangerous. COMPLEX 9."Variable-weight" and "constant-weight" free diving are approved methods. SIMPLE 10.Scuba divers, who wear oxygen tanks, accompany free divers to help them if problems arise underwater. COMPLEX
Are the sentences below simple, compound, or complex?
Sally does excellent work and will surely win the trophy.-compound? * I think it's a simple sentence with a compound predicate (which doesn't make it a compound sentence.) He wasn't there when i arrived. -complex? * I believe you are right; it's complex. Both Bob and his brother play the guitar and sing.-compound? * I believe this is a simple sentence with a compound subject and a compound predicate. However, there are not 2 separate thoughts joined by a conjunction, and I don't believe this is a compound sentence. Lorrie will drop off the report today, or her sister will bring it in the morning. -compound? * Yes, this is compound. Over the noise of the battle came the shrill notees of a bugle.- complex? * No, I think this is simple. There is no other subject/verb. The door burst open, he strutted in, and everyone stared.- compound? * Yes, compound. The boy who won the race is my cousin. -simple? * No, complex. "who won the race" is the dependent part. Whoever wins tonight will receive a medal.- complex? * I believe this is complex.
Covert complex to simple sentence?
I think you're right. The sentence is "Harry rejected the advice." You have added 2 modifiers (a, shocked), but they don't change the sentence structure. However, "being shocked" is an introductory participial phrase which (I think) alters the structure of the sentence. But it is iffy and I'm not 100% certain. Worst case: they're both simple sentences.