Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

Front

What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains 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.'

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

Front

What type of sentence is 'Fortnite is a boring game because it's too easy'?

Back

Complex Sentence.

Front

What type of sentence is 'Goku's breakfast arrived on time, but it tasted so bad'?

Back

Compound Sentence.

Front

What type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses?

Back

Compound Sentence.

Front

What type of sentence is 'When Goku arrived at the office, he ordered breakfast'?

Back

Complex Sentence.

Front

What type of sentence is 'Oranges and grapefruit are excellent sources of vitamin C'?

Back

Simple Sentence.