sentence structures

compound sentence "formula"

2 or more independent clauses joined with FANBOYs

examples of simple sentences

Life of Pi is a complete and utter joke. Good friends are loyal. Joe went to the store.

examples of compound/complex sentences

When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina, and my mom will be proud of me. The sun is shining through the clouds, so I think that we can go swimming.

compound/complex sentence "formula"

at least 2 independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

simple sentence "formula"

one independent clause

complex sentence "formula"

one independent clause and 1+ subordinate clauses

examples of compound sentences

she did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do they got there early, and got really good seats.

examples of complex sentences

when the text alluded to the narrators conflict, the reader can surmise the ways in which to the characters experience. she returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.