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 no dependent clauses.

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.

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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 complete sentence, containing at least one subject and one verb.

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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 complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects that share the same verb.

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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 to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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An example of a simple sentence is: 'The dog barks.'