Sentence Structure

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

A compound sentence must contain at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

At least 2 main clauses.

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

Yes, a compound sentence can contain three or more independent clauses.

Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

An example of a simple sentence is 'The dog barks.'