Simple and compound sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains only 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 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 loves to read.'

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What is a Fragment?

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A Fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

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A Coordinating Conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing soccer.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After the rain stopped.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will go to the store, and I will buy some milk.'

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Compound Sentence