Simple, Compound, or Complex

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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: 'She runs.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). 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 are the FANBOYS words?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'You all speak English, so you might think it is unnecessary.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We all want to be better at writing!'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you understand sentence types, you can improve your writing.'

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Complex Sentence

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What is the main function of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses in a sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I thought I had good ideas in high school, but my essays came back with lots of red marks.'

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Compound Sentence

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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.