Conventions: Sentence Structures

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

A Compound Sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a run, but it rained.'

A Complex Sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a run.'

A Compound-Complex Sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a run, and my sister stayed home.'

Complex Sentence

Simple Sentence

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Simple Sentence

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