Simple, Compound, Complex and 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: 'I enjoy reading.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of 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 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: 'I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The kitten was warm and soft.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.'

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Compound 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. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.