Sentence Structure - Types

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is another name for a Simple Sentence?

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An independent clause.

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 clause.

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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. It has 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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like to read books.'

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This is a Simple Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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This is a Compound Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a Complex Sentence.

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What is a Conjunction?

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A Conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.