Sentence Structures

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

The fans waited outside the fence to get a glimpse of Alma.

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

Julio auditioned for the part, but Marissa got the part.

A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them.

A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.