Compound and Complex Sentences

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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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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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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 loves to read.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and show the relationship between them, making writing more fluid and varied.

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences are used to show the relationship between ideas, such as cause and effect, and to add depth to writing.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy playing soccer, and my brother enjoys basketball.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'