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 one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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

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Simple Sentence.

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

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Compound Sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which means it has two or more subjects sharing the same verb.

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Example of a simple sentence with a compound subject.

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Tracy and Ja'Quan went to the park.