Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that has 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 is a sentence that has 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 has 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: 'A caterpillar has many legs.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'A caterpillar may be all green, or it may be red and yellow.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The shell protects caterpillars from the wind, and it keeps them dry.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before I went hiking, I had to lace up my boots.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Many people think ants are pests, but ants can be helpful.'

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Compound sentence.

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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 or dependent.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'She loves to read.'