Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mr. Morton, the best reading teacher in the world, taught me sentence structure.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Hail and rain are common.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Crossing the street is dangerous if you don't look both ways before you cross.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Being alone can be scary unless you keep yourself busy.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Many people, who have the day off, participate in games and events.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she enjoys reading.'