Simple and Compound 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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 verb. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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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. Example: 'Although she was tired.'

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What is a Fragment?

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A Fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence. Example: 'Running down the street.'

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What is an Imperative Sentence?

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An Imperative Sentence gives a command or request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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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 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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What is a Conjunction?

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A Conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.