Question

1.Is the sentence simple , complex or compound?
"You can go with me on the hike , or go with mom to the lake"

2. is sentence simple , complex or compound
"We can read magazines , or we can check out books to take home"

3. Is the sentence simple , complex , or compound?
"They could order soup at the restaurant , or they could have a salad with their meal instead"

Please no guessing

Answer 1

I'm sorry this isn't math , I can not find help in english

Answer 2

simple sentence: one subject one main idea
compound sentence: has 2 or more main ideas joined by a conjunction
complex sentence:

Answer 3

Thanks I understand the meanings of the kinds of sentences little more now. So lets start with the first one I was thinking as a compound. It has more ideas I think. 1-go hiking 2-go to the lake.. am I right?

Answer 4

or are those ideas not main ideas?

Answer 5

correct joined by a coordinating conjunction

Answer 6

Ok thanks @triciaal. Okay for the second. I also think that's a compound cause two ideas are connected 1- read a magazine or 2-get some books

Answer 7

I have to make sure this is correct cause this is a question from my semester. Not trying to get a direct answer from someone but at least help to get an answer not to guess haha :)

Answer 8

"A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause with one or more subordinate clauses". From the Bedford Handbook 6th edition

Glad you understand more now.
you are welcome.