Simple, Complex, And Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before you come home, feed the dog.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Paige used slang because she thought it looked cool.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I love math, but science is my favorite!'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wrote a novel!'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Are you bored of this quiz?'

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Simple Sentence

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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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. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'