Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-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 consists of 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 contains an 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 compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was cold, I wore a jacket.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to read, but he prefers to watch movies.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange, and the stars appear.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.