Sentence Structures

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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 no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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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).

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, helping to create more complex sentence structures.

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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Kyleigh and I went swimming.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.