Sentence Types
Complex Sentence
A complex sentence has one independent clause (IC) and at least one dependent clause (DC).
Dependent clause
a groups of words with a subject and verb that do not form a complete thought (this is not a sentence)
Conjunction
a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses
Once Spanish class was over, Rick and Carl went to history.
Complex Sentence
Since you already know the ending, please don't spoil the episode for me.
Complex Sentence
Tall and handsome, Michale B. Jordan is one of the more attractive than Tom Holland.
Complex Sentence
I tripped; he fell.
Compound Sentence
I wanted to watch a movie, but Carol insisted on playing a video game.
Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
A compound sentence has multiple independent clauses (IC) and no dependent clauses. Compound sentences are held together by a conjunction.
compound-complex sentence
A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses (IC) joined with a conjunction & at least one dependent clause (DC).
independent clause (main clause)
A group of words with one subject and one verb that form a complete thought (this is a complete sentence)
Simple Sentence
A simple sentence is a single independent clause without any dependent clauses.
I raised my hand to answer the question.
Simple Sentence
I-Ready Testing is super long!
Simple Sentence
Subject
The topic of a sentence
Subject
the topic of the sentence
Predicate
the action word in the sentence