Simple, 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 contains two independent clauses joined by a 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 an 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 Sentence Fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If there is a problem with the test, I'll look into it.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The players and the coaches are excited for the snacks.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite food is ice cream, so I eat it every meal of every week.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Your mom loves to play hockey and basketball on weekends.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Some of my favorite things to do is to run, play golf and count to 100.'

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Simple Sentence

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.