Types of Sentences
compound-complex
Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with
compound
Alejandro played football, so Maria went shopping.
simple
Have you seen Mr. Nelson's garden at the back of his house.
complex
I wrote Jane a letter while she was away at camp.
simple
On our trip we drove every afternoon until five o'clock.
compound
Our neighbors are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take our vacation at home.
compound-complex
Researchers have studied couples, who have contrasting personalities, and the results have been interesting.
simple
She walked the dog all alone.
complex
Since we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year.
compound-complex
We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong
compound
We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it.
complex
When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet.