Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause 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 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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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in Compound Sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 enjoys reading.'

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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 does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is incomplete and cannot stand alone. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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How can you identify a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between a Simple Sentence and a Compound Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence has one independent clause, while a Compound Sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What is the COMPLETE subject of a sentence?

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The COMPLETE subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'My mom and dad went to Hawaii,' the complete subject is 'My mom and dad.'

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. Example: 'My mom and dad went to Hawaii.'