THE STRUCTURE OF A SENTENCE EXERCISE 3

EXERCISE 3

Simple and compound sentences

Read the sentences below and decide whether they are simple or compound. Cross out the wrong answers.

1.      The teachers at this school are very intelligent and they are good-looking.

Simple/Compound

2.      Chewing gum is unattractive but it is good for your teeth.

Simple/Compound

3.      Do you want a cup of tea?           

Simple/Compound

4.      Smoking is very bad for your health.

Simple/Compound

5.      Students at this school are very sporty.

Simple/Compound

6.      Do you want a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps?

Simple/Compound

7.      Some people are cruel but some are nice.

Simple/Compound

8.      I love eating fruit cake in the afternoon.

Simple/Compound

9.      I could eat a Chinese or an Indian takeaway.

Simple/Compound

10.  I prefer carrots to cauliflower.

Simple/Compound