SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX SENTENCES

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 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 is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Until she told me, I didn't know.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We can't start until you finish.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Say hello to my friend when you go to New York.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My friend John walked to the park.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After he drove the new car, he knew he had to buy it.'

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Complex sentence.

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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: 'She runs fast.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she was tired.'