Simple, Compound, Complex , and Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 consists of 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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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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Some plants are useful, but others are poisonous.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'They finally made it back to camp, and everyone had dinner.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Leigh Ann took out her camera and photographed the colorful birds.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Take a jacket with you, or you may regret it after the sun goes down.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'.