3.4 Simple and Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause 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 is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the concert, but my parents wouldn't let me.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or add information. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. Example: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

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What does the conjunction 'or' do?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice. Example: 'Do you want tea or coffee?'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Davis lives on a very busy road in the middle of the city.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Jake is good at science. Jackson is better at math.'

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This is a compound sentence when combined with 'but': 'Jake is good at science, but Jackson is better at math.'

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How do you join two simple sentences with 'and'?

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You can join two simple sentences by using 'and' to connect them. Example: 'She got home late from work, and we asked her if she was tired.'

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How do you join two simple sentences with 'or'?

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You can join two simple sentences by using 'or' to present a choice. Example: 'Do you want to read a book, or do you want to watch a movie?'