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 only one independent clause. It has a subject and a verb 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 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 conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted ice cream, but I was too full.'

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The conjunction is 'but.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Is this a simple or compound sentence? 'The dog barked.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Is this a simple or compound sentence? 'I like to swim, and I like to run.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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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 does not express a complete thought.