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 contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked, and the cat meowed.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading, but my brother prefers watching movies.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'but'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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 does not express a complete thought.