Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb 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 consists of 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 a complex sentence?

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

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Morgan and Riley cannot wait until it is time for the competition.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'