Grammar Basics - Sentences

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although) and provides additional information.

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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 complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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 (e.g., and, but, or). Each clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It shows the relationship between the clauses.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. It combines elements of both compound and complex sentences.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The independent clause is 'we will stay inside.' It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although she was tired.' It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., because, although, since).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).