U8 W2 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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Ramona ate lunch late, so she wasn't hungry for dinner.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Sam waited for the bus.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Several of my neighbors have pets.'

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Simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Kelly likes to play basketball, but she likes baseball more.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Fred is an excellent dancer, and he is a good singer, too.'

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Compound sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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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. Example: 'She runs fast.'