Editing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences & More

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 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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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or further describes another noun. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'

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What is the purpose of an appositive?

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To further describe or clarify a noun.

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What are AAAWWUBBIS words?

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AAAWWUBBIS words are subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence that starts with an AAAWWUBBIS word?

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Place a comma between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that joins the two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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