Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex Sentences

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

A compound sentence consists of two or more 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.'

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

A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

Compound Sentence

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence

A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because it was raining.'