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

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least 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 it.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She likes tea, and he likes coffee.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because it was late, we decided to leave.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange, and the stars appear.'

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Compound-complex sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she runs every day.'