Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two simple sentences joined by a coordinator (FANBOYS). 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 contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a hike.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early.'

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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The dog barks.' (The dog is the subject.)

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. Example: 'She runs.' (Runs is the verb.)

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was late.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I finished my homework.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.