Sentence Structure

A Simple Sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

A Compound Sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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

A Compound-Complex Sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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.'

A Dependent Clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

A Coordinating Conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', 'yet.'

A Subordinating Conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', 'unless.'

A Compound Sentence Structure consists of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

A Complex Sentence Structure consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'