Simple Compound and Complex Sentences

Which of the following best describes a simple sentence?

• It contains two or more independent clauses.

• It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• It contains one independent clause, which includes one subject and one verb, and expresses a complete thought.

• It always has a compound subject or a compound verb.

What is a key characteristic of a compound sentence?

• It expresses a single, complete thought with one subject and one verb.

• It combines two or more independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction.

• It includes a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

• It always begins with a subordinating conjunction like "although" or "because".

Which statement accurately describes a complex sentence?

• It consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma.

• It has only one subject and one verb, forming a complete thought.

• It combines an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

• It uses a coordinating conjunction to link two complete thoughts.