Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains one independent clause and 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 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: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

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A Coordinating Conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a Run-On Sentence?

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A Run-On Sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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How can you fix a Run-On Sentence?

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You can fix a Run-On Sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I love to read; I have many books.'

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What is the difference between a Simple Sentence and a Compound Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence has one independent clause, while a Compound Sentence has at least two independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

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This is a Compound Sentence because it has two independent clauses: 'I went to the store' and 'I bought some milk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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This is a Simple Sentence because it has one independent clause.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a Compound Sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.