Sentence Structure

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause 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 or more 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 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 contains 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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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 runs every day."

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: "Because she was tired."

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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'. Example: "I like apples and oranges."

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: "The cat sleeps." (The cat is the subject.)

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is. Example: "The cat sleeps." (Sleeps is the predicate.)

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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. Example: "When we went to the store." (This is a fragment.)