Simple, Compound, Complex, Fragment, and Run-Ons - Definitions and Examples
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Complex Sentence Definition
Even if you find the building, you'll never get home.
Complex Sentence Example
We go to the store whenever we run out of milk.
Complex Sentence Example
A sentence with two or more independent clauses, often joined by one or more conjunctions(,and ,but ,or)
Compound Sentence Definition
The hard drive is fine, but the fan has burnt out.
Compound Sentence Example
A sentence with two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon; one of the main clauses has a subordinate clause attached
Compound-Complex Sentence Definition
He went to the store because he was out of milk, and I waited until he got home.
Compound-Complex Sentence Example
Has a subject and predicate; CANNOT stand alone
Dependent clause
Has a subject and predicate; CAN stand alone
Independent clause
two or more sentences incorrectly written as one sentence
Run on Definition
Nat boarded the ship the crowd waved.
Run on Example
We went on the ship, I got seasick.
Run on Example
An incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate or both
Sentence Fragment Definition
My brother, my other brother, and me.
Sentence Fragment Example
Went to the store the other day.
Sentence Fragment Example
The line for the ride stretched around the corner.
Simple Sentence example
A sentence consisting of one independent clause and no dependent clause.
Simple sentence Definition