Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, or Complex

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include because, although, since, and while.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barks.'

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'