Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because,' 'although,' 'if,' and 'when.'

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Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction: If, When, While, Summer?

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Summer is not a subordinating conjunction.

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When is a comma required in a complex sentence?

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A comma is required when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.' No comma is needed if the independent clause comes first.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'Because I was late.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I finished my homework.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.'

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This is a simple sentence.