4 types of sentence structure

The cat slept on the windowsill

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Although it was raining, we went for a hike.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Although she was tired, she finished her homework, and then she went to bed.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

The sun set, yet it was still warm outside.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

On the table, the book lay open.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

We could go to the park, or we could stay home.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

She smiled because she was happy.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

During the storm, the lights went out.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Even though it was late, he continued working, and he completed the project.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

She went to the store because she needed milk, but it was closed.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence