Kinds of 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 or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify meaning. Example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the park.'

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence should use a comma before the conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object. Example: 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom should I give this?'.