Conventions: Sentence Structures

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a run, but it rained.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a run.'

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What is a Compound-Complex Sentence?

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A Compound-Complex Sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a run, and my sister stayed home.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He reads quietly while his sister practices the piano.'

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Complex Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The Trader Joe's coffee tastes strong.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The rain falls gently.'

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Simple Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go for a run, but the rain poured down.'

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading a book by the window.'

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Simple Sentence

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'The dog' is the subject.