Simple, Complex, Compound Sentences

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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: 'Leila and I went swimming.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.'

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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 are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.'

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Compound sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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Simple sentence.

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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.

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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 I was tired...'