Compound, Complex, & 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 cat sleeps.'

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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 teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because they have leaves year-round, tropical rain forest trees are evergreen trees.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.