SIMPLE, COMPOUND, AND COMPLEX SENTENCES

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like because, although, if). Example: 'Because it was raining...'

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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 likes ice cream.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the bell rings, we will go home.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if'.