Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound Complex Sentences.

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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 cat sleeps.'

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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 drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.'

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Compound

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.'

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Simple

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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

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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.