Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Front

The stop sign effectively slows traffic.

Back

Simple

Front

Her hair needs washing and brushing.

Back

Simple

Front

He only does his chores when his mother makes him.

Back

Complex

Front

The game was delayed when it began to storm.

Back

Complex

Front

The line was long, so more checkers were brought in to assist customers.

Back

Compound

Front

Until the law is changed, people will continue to protest.

Back

Complex

Front

The spider crawled across the floor and remained undetected.

Back

Simple

Front

The baby cried for ten minutes before being picked up by his father.

Back

Complex

Front

The sidewalk was icy, so her trip to the mailbox could wait.

Back

Compound

Front

Election win due to great school improvement ideas.

Back

Complex