Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence Practice

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Dan likes green beans.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Example: 'Dan likes green beans, and his mom makes them often.'

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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 Dan doesn't like carrots, his mom makes them for dinner.'

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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: 'Dan eats dinner.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'because he is hungry.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.

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How do 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 or a semicolon.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon can be used without a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.