Compound, complex, and simple sentences
simple sentence
My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.
compound sentence
Q1. Does each clause contain a subject and a verb? Yes, marked in bold. Q2. Can each clause stand alone to express a complete thought? Yes. Q3. Are the two clauses closely related and of equal or similar importance? Yes.
simple sentence
Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.
complex sentence
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause (the main clause) and one or more dependent clauses.
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called
independent clause
A simple sentence that stands alone is called
independent clause
A simple sentence that stands alone is called ___________.
dependent clause
A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a
dependent clause
A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________.
complex sentence
Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.
compound sentence
Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life.
compound sentence
Erick perfected the exam because he studied all night
complex sentence
I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.
complex sentences
In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?
Compound sentences
Mary went to the movies while John bought food
Part of a complex sentence
The DEPENDENT CLAUSE also has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone.
Part of a Complex sentence
The INDEPENDENT CLAUSE has a subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. It is also called a simple sentence.
compound sentence
Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.
compound sentence
What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS (conjunction) or a semicolon?
complex sentence
When Erick wrote an amazing paragraph, he earned an A+ in the course.
