Sentence Structure

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What is a Compound-Complex sentence?

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A Compound-Complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I was tired, I went to the party, and I had a great time.'

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What is a Compound sentence?

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A Compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 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: 'Because I was late, I missed the bus.'

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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. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a Declarative sentence?

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A Declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an Interrogative sentence?

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An Interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is an Imperative sentence?

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An Imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an Exclamatory sentence?

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An Exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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Where do you place a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'