Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

Relative pronouns are words that introduce dependent clauses and relate them to independent clauses. Examples include: that, which, who, whom, and whose.

Yes, relative pronouns start dependent clauses.

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

No, a subordinate clause cannot stand alone; it requires an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

Example: Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.

A conjunction connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.