Types of Sentences

Types of Sentences

Simple, Compound, Complex

There are four types of sentences

Simple Sentence= a sentence with one independent clause (a subject & verb)

Compound Sentence= a sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction (FANBOY)

Complex Sentence=a sentence with one independent and one dependent clause

Compound Complex sentence= is a compound sentence that has a dependent clause attached to one of the independent clauses.

Here are some examples:

The dog barked = simple sentence

The big mean dog barked at a cat in the tree= simple sentence

The dog barked, and the cat ran away = compound sentence

When the dog barked, the cat ran away= complex sentence

The cat ran away when the dog barked=complex sentence (no comma when dep. clause comes after ind. clause)

Let's Practice

Decide if the sentences are simple, compound, or complex

Multiple Choice

The birds were playing in our pool.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

We were hungry, but dinner wasn't ready yet.

• compound

• complex

• simple

Multiple Choice

When the work is finished, we're going out for pizza

• complex

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

Ken mowed the lawn, and Jeff washed the car

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The beautiful dancer walked across the stage to accept the lovely flowers.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

We had to stop swimming because it started to rain.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Do you want me to help, or would you like to do this yourself?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

When the rain stops, we're going to go splash in the puddles.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Take care of your toys, so they will last a long time.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I arrived at the party, and all of my friends where there.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Please do your homework.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

The band marched around the field after the game ended.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Before you go outside, please do your homework

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Mark finished his homework, so he could go outside.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

Do you like video games?

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

I love reading, but I don't like math.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Multiple Choice

When we work together, we can finish the job faster.

• simple

• compound

• complex