Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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.

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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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'if', and 'although'.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The little kittens played with yarn.'

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The subject is 'the little kittens'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Talia wants her food to be healthy.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.