Complex and Compound Sentences

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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. Example: 'Because the cat ran away, the little cried all night long.'

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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. Example: 'My mom is going to the store, and my dad will not go with her.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The family will go to Peter Piper Pizza, or they will go to Pizza Hut tomorrow.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The tiger will go to the zoo since it is hurt and needs attention.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I will go to the football game tonight, but I need to finish my homework first.'

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Compound Sentence

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'I like pizza.'

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I like pizza.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' and 'so.'

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences are used to show the relationship between ideas, such as cause and effect or contrast. They add depth to writing.

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What is the purpose of using compound sentences?

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Compound sentences are used to connect related ideas and make writing more fluid and engaging.