Sentence Types/Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as complete sentences because they do not express a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'when'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will call you when I arrive.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'when'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to join two independent clauses or words of equal importance.