Grammar Basics - Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining'.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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The independent clause is 'She enjoys reading books'.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.