Simple, Compound, Complex, and 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 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 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: 'The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Edwin and Julian found an expensive computer on the floor in the hallway.'

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Simple 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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'