| A | B |
| When John entered his astronomy class, he was embarrassed to find everyone staring at him. | Complex |
| Let's follow the instructions carefully, and then we'll compare what we've done with the picture. | Compound |
| If you hurry, you can probably catch her. | Complex |
| The umbrella, wet and dripping, stood in the corner of the hall. | Simple |
| Our neighborhood block party on Memorial Day is always fun. | Simple |
| Because we came late, we couldn't find seats together. | Complex |
| I know what it is to be hungry, but I have never been hungry for long. | Compound |
| Winning is not always important because sometimes defeat teaches more than winning. | Complex |
| I have discovered how to fool people. | Simple |
| I don't like to swim unless the water is really warm. | Complex |