Consider the sentences below and choose the correct alternative regarding the qualification of the period.
The sentences in sentences 2 and 6 are simple because:
in sentence 2 (Once a man's word was worth a lot.), there is only the verb "was worth", that is, there is only one sentence.
in sentence 6 (The temperature will continue high.), there is only the verb phrase "will continue", that is, there is only one sentence. Verb phrases are equivalent to a verb.
The phrase "The long-awaited series will start tomorrow." it is a simple sentence, because it contains only the verb phrase "it will begin", that is, there is only one clause. Verb phrases are equivalent to a verb.
The phrase "She's not bad, her attitude is bad." it is a compound sentence, because it contains two verbs (the verb "é" appears twice), that is, it contains two clauses.
As for the simple and compound sentence, indicate which alternatives are true and which are false.
True: Period is a sentence that has one or more clauses.
False: A period does not necessarily need a verb. (a sentence must have a verb or verb phrase)
False: The period can be: simple, absolute or compound. (the period can be just simple or compound)
Some possible answers:
a) I woke up and went to have breakfast.
b) I'm sleepy so I'm going to sleep.
c) I need the book to finish my work.
d) I'm going to the cinema to watch the premiere of my favorite movie.
e) I got tired of that, now I'm going to rest.
f) People do not understand each other because of this, they are always fighting.
a) The mother went to the supermarket without the shopping list for Ana's birthday party.
b) Ana's birthday party was amazing!
c) Without rain, Ana's birthday party would have been amazing.
d) The mother went to the supermarket, but forgot the shopping list.
The phrase "Mom went to the supermarket, but she forgot her shopping list." it is a compound sentence, because it contains two verbs (she went and forgot), that is, it contains two clauses.
The phrase "The neighbors were complaining about the noise." it is a simple sentence, because it contains only the verb phrase "they were complaining", that is, there is only one sentence. Verb phrases are equivalent to a verb.
Sentences that have a compound period are:
a) Use sunscreen, because it is very sunny.
(because it contains two verbs (use and está), that is, it contains two clauses)
b) Traveling is tiring, but it is very good.
(because it contains two verbs (travel and é), that is, it contains two clauses)
c) I studied for the test that is tomorrow.
(because it contains two verbs (I studied and it is), that is, it contains two sentences)
e) He cried with emotion when he saw his idol.
(because it contains two verbs (cried and saw), that is, it contains two sentences)
Sentences that have a simple period are:
d) The concert was wonderful.
(because it contains only the verb "foi", that is, it contains only one sentence)
f) Nobody understands me!
(because it contains only the verb "understand", that is, it contains only one sentence)
g) I'm going.
(because it contains only the verb phrase "I'm going", that is, it contains only one sentence)
FERNANDES, Marcia. Simple and compound period exercises (with commented feedback).All Matter, [n.d.]. Available in: https://www.todamateria.com.br/exercicios-de-periodos-simples-e-composto/. Access at:
