Grammar 101 - Sentence Types

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence consists of 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 an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a Pronoun?

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A Pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it, they.

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What is an Adjective?

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An Adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'The beautiful dress was on sale.'

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What is an Adverb?

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An Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Example: 'She runs quickly.'

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What is a Preposition?

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A Preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Example: 'The book is on the table.'

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What is a Conjunction?

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A Conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples: and, but, or.

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What is the function of a Subject in a sentence?

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The Subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the function of a Verb in a sentence?

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The Verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.