Simple, Compound, 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: 'She loves to read.'

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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 coordinating 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: 'She will be on maternity leave with her new baby boy.'

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Simple

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Mrs. Starnes is going a little crazy because we keep having to review this.'

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Complex

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!'

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Compound

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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: 'He runs every day.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because he was tired.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. The most common are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless.