IND+ SUB+ Sentence Structures

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What is an independent clause (IND)?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a subordinate clause (SUB)?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone. Example: 'Although she was tired.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more 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 consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. They include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a subordinate clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include although, because, since, and when.

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Identify the structure: 'When he played, it sometimes seemed like two guitars were playing.'

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This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause and one subordinate clause.

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Identify the structure: 'Although they were raised miles apart, they liked the same school subjects, and they wore the same kinds of clothes.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence because it contains two independent clauses and one subordinate clause.