sentence structure

Front

1 independent clause, no subordinate clause.

Back

simple

Front

2+ independent clauses, no subordinate clauses

Back

compound

Front

1 independent clause + 1+ subordinate clause

Back

complex

Front

2+ independent clauses + 1+ subordinate clauses

Back

compound complex

Front

Train makes 97 stops.

Back

simple

Front

Ancient people built the seven wonders, but only the Great Pyramid of Khufu remains.

Back

compound

Front

Passengers grumbled as the airline announced a third flight postponement.

Back

complex

Front

US crew won the coveted cup in Perth sailing race.

Back

compound complex

Front

Joined by a semicolon and conjunctive adverb followed by a comma

Back

compound