Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 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 subordinating conjunction?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common ones are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Identify the independent clause: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The independent clause is 'we will stay inside.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although I was tired.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted pizza, and my brother wanted pasta.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Because I was late, I missed the bus.'