Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex

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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.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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I like to read.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I told my mother that I wanted to visit Ireland.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Stacy drove to the store, and I walked to the beach.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.'

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Complex sentence.