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: 'The dog barks.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kelsey and Emily are excited to see the episode of The Walking Dead.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.'

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Compound Sentence

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True or False: 'Pumpkin Spice lattes should be a part of every diet, or they should be served during every meal!' is a Compound Sentence.

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True

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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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 runs every day.'

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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 was tired.'