Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex?

As Maria folds the laundry, the baby plays with socks from the pile.

A.
compound

B.
simple

C.
complex

I think its simple I just want a confirmation that it is.

Question

Is the sentence simple, compound, or complex? 

As Maria folds the laundry, the baby plays with socks from the pile.
 
 A.
compound
 
 B.
simple
 
 C.
complex

I think its simple I just want a confirmation that it is.

anonymous · Answer

@Susanna

susanna · Answer

complex

anonymous · Answer

What makes it seem as a complex ?

anonymous · Answer

One independant and one dependant?

susanna · Answer

(As Maria folds the laundry) dependent clause
(the baby plays with socks from the pile.) independent clause

anonymous · Answer

Im catching on ! :) Thanks I think eventually I wont need anyones help

susanna · Answer

yes!