Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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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, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBIS).

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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 predicate.

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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.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The common ones are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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 although, because, since, unless, and while (AAAWWUBIS).

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of clause: 'When I finish my homework.'

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Dependent clause.