Sentence Structures

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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 or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 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 hike.'

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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 enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because it was late.'

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a compound sentence is to connect two related ideas or thoughts, showing how they are linked.

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a complex sentence is to show the relationship between an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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How can you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by looking for two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.