Clauses and Types of Sentences

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or subordinate (dependent on another clause).

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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 complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on an independent clause to make sense.

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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: 'The dog barks.'

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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 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 one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. It is not a complete sentence. Example: 'After the party.'

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. Example: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is a compound verb?

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A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject. Example: 'She sings and dances.'

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What is a simple sentence with a compound subject?

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A simple sentence with a compound subject has one verb and two or more subjects. Example: 'The cat and the dog play together.'