Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has 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 is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar has many legs.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Some caterpillars have smooth skin.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The party could not begin until all the guests arrived.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar changes shape inside its shell, and it becomes a butterfly.'

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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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. Example: 'Because she was tired.'