Identifying Complex Sentences

Which of these is a complex sentence?

• Athena and Poseidon argued over the village.

• They both created gifts to impress the villagers.

• The villagers would choose their god based on the gifts.

• As quick as lightning, Athena sprang off the rock and picked up her spear.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Zeus wanted peace between Athena and Poseidon.

• Athena respected her father, who ruled over all gods.

• The sun was shining brightly.

• The villagers eagerly awaited the contest.

Identify the complex sentence:

• Poseidon struck a rock with his trident.

• When Poseidon saw Athena, his eyes turned icy.

• He was disappointed with the reaction of the villagers.

• Athena calmly faced Poseidon.

Which of these sentences is complex?

• Athena grew an olive tree from the earth.

• The people crowded around the tree, impressed by its shade.

• Athena’s gift was useful in many ways, so the villagers chose her.

• Poseidon accepted his defeat grudgingly.

Which sentence is complex?

• They gathered at the Acropolis.

• Because the water was salty, the villagers rejected Poseidon's gift.

• The village became prosperous.

• The villagers cheered and clapped.

Which is a complex sentence?

• Athena knew that she could win with wisdom.

• Poseidon liked finding villages along the coast.

• Zeus was the ruler of the gods.

• Athena grew sad as she sat on the rock.

The sky became dark before the storm arrived.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Because I left the play early, I missed the surprise ending.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

After Allison finished playing the video game, she shut down her computer.

• Simple

• Compund

• Complex

Since it started raining, the baseball game was postponed.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex