Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence is a sentence that contains at least two 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.'

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Identify the Simple Subject: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The Simple Subject is 'cat.'

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Identify the Complete Predicate: 'The dog barked loudly at the stranger.'

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The Complete Predicate is 'barked loudly at the stranger.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' 'or.'

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Is 'She likes to swim, and he likes to run.' a Simple or Compound Sentence?

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It is a Compound Sentence.

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Is 'The sun is shining.' a Simple or Compound Sentence?

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It is a Simple Sentence.

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What is the difference between a Simple Sentence and a Compound Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence has one independent clause, while a Compound Sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Identify the Simple Subject: 'The children are playing in the park.'

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The Simple Subject is 'children.'

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Identify the Complete Predicate: 'The teacher explained the lesson clearly.'

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The Complete Predicate is 'explained the lesson clearly.'