Different Sentence Types and Examples

Example of Complex Sentence

Although many people do it, biking without a helmet is dangerous.

Example of Compound/Complex Sentence

Although many people do it, biking without a helmet is dangerous; it can lead to serious injury, or even death.

Example of Simple Sentence

Biking without a helmet is dangerous.

Example of Compound Sentence

Biking without a helmet is dangerous; it can lead to serious injuries.

Example of Complex Sentence

Karen loved to listen to music, though her parents didn't allow it.

Compound/Complex Sentence

More than one independent clause and more than one dependent clause.

Complex Sentence

One independent and one dependent clause. Made of one section that can stand on its own while another part cannot exist without the independent clause.

Compound Sentence

One independent clause with another independent clause. Two sentences put together that can stand alone. Usually joined by conjunctions, semicolons, or commas.

Simple Sentence

One independent clause. Made up of one sentence in itself.

Example of Compound Sentence

The dog is red and it can run far out on the beach.

Example of Simple Sentence

The dog is red.

Example of Compound/Complex Sentence

Though she didn't think it was smart, she couldn't help but talk to her long lost friend; he ruined her year, even if he didn't know it.