Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause that has a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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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, which cannot stand alone.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.'

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Compound-complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The largest area of rain forest is the Amazon rain forest in the Amazon River basin.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although you may find this surprising, there are tropical rain forests in Australia.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The trees grow tall and close together.'

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Simple.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.'

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Complex.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.