3.4 Simple and Compound 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 expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or add information. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What does the conjunction 'or' do?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice. Example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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How do you identify a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence can be identified by checking if it has one independent clause with a subject and a verb.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by checking if it has two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.