Simple, 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 contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often connected by subordinating conjunctions.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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', 'since', 'although', and 'while'.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'