Question

Classify this sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

My friend, who has recently moved to Michigan to join his family, gave me some living room furniture that I know will be used immediately.

Answer 1

Answer: This sentence is a complex sentence, because it contains several subordinate clauses, dependent on the independent clause.

Step-by-step explanation:

The independent clause in this sentence is:

My friend (...) gave me some living room furniture

subordinate clause:

(...) who has recently moved to Michigan - depends on the main clause (characterizes "the friend")

subordinate clause:

(...)to join his family - indicates why the friends moved to Michigan

subordinate clause:

(...) that I know will be used immediately - described the furniture = one that will be used immediately