Identifying Sentence Types

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it 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 or more 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 sentence type: 'The teacher welcomed the students back from Christmas vacation with a big smile.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although she was tired from work, she decided to attend the meeting, and her colleagues appreciated her dedication.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Going to the mall to shop is Ginger's favorite activity.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'The cat sat on the windowsill, and the sun shone brightly in the sky.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'Although the game was close, the team I was rooting for lost.'

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Complex 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 every day.'