Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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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 cat sleeps.'

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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 coordinating 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 dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like to swim, I don't go often, and I prefer to run.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When it rains, I like to stay indoors.'

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Complex sentence.