Compound vs Complex

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Example of a complex sentence:

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk.

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What does 'independent clause' mean?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What does 'dependent clause' mean?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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The dependent clause is 'Because it was raining'.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.