Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex, & Compound-Complex

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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 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 at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Example: 'because, although, since, if.'

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Identify a coordinating conjunction.

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Example: 'and, but, or.'

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'when the sun sets.'

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot. Example: 'She runs fast' (independent) vs. 'because she trains hard' (dependent).

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to eat, but I was not hungry.'

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'