Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. It does not contain any dependent or subordinate clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent or subordinate clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I really wanted to eat the candy bar, but I had to wait.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Before you come inside, make sure you wipe your shoes off.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If you get hungry, get some food from the cafeteria.'

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Complex Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Rosedale Elementary is full of nice, friendly students.'

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Simple Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although I really wanted to play the game, I couldn't play because I had to go home.'

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Complex Sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.