Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Jim bought pencils at Walmart, and he bought pens. (simple, compound, or complex?)

compound

My mom enjoys cooking, and my dad enjoys sleeping. (simple, compound, or complex?)

compound

The boy plays in the sand but the girl blows bubbles. (simple, compound, or complex?)

compound

The girl was holding an ice cream as the balloons were floating away. (simple, compound, or complex?)

compound

complex sentence

Contains one independent clause and one dependent clause. (one complete thought and one fragment)

compound sentence

Contains two independent clauses that are joined by a conjunction.

dependent clause

A group of words that DO NOT express a complete thought. It is not a sentence and CANNOT stand alone.

independent clause

A group of words that express a complete thought and CAN stand alone as a sentence.

simple sentence

An independent clause that expresses ONE complete thought.

conjunction

Words that link clauses (both dependent and independent) together. (example: because, and, but, for, although)

Before the bell rings, the students line up at the door. (simple, compound, or complex?)

complex

Jake walked down the street while looking at the houses. (simple, compound, or complex?)

complex

Jody is eating her lunch even though she was full. (simple, compound, or complex?)

complex

Now that I am old enough, I can walk to school. (simple, compound, or complex?)

complex

The sun is shining, although it might rain tomorrow. (simple, compound, or complex?)

complex

I wrote the author several times, but I never received a response. (simple, compound, or complex?)

compound

Crickets make loud noises. (simple, compound, or complex?)

simple

Pizza is my favorite food. (simple, compound, or complex?)

simple

She is not very tall. (simple, compound, or complex?)

simple

The remote control was missing. (simple, compound, or complex?)

simple

Tom won the prize. (simple, compound, or complex?)

simple