Sentence Structure

A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I enjoy playing soccer.'

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

An independent clause has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I finished my homework.'

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time, and I prefer to watch movies.'

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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.'

A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

A main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot. Example: 'She went home' (main) vs. 'because she was tired' (subordinate).