Sentence Structure

A simple sentence needs a subject, a verb, and

• a to be a complete thought.

• a dependent clause.

A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by

• a subordinator

• a dependent clause

• a coordinator (fanboys)

• a comma

A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is a

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Bobby ran home.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked and he was unable to walk for three days.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Do you have any change?

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Josephine sold her broken computer, and she used the money to buy a new one.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Whenever my cat meows, my dog chases after her.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex