4 Sentence types
Complex
1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clause
Compound - Complex
2 independent clause 1 or more dependent clause
Compound
2 or more independent clauses joined by FANBOYS
Dependent Clause
Cannot stand alone, it needs an independent clause in order to work
What type of sentence is this? Although Ben cannot work, he is very wealthy
Complex
What type of sentence is this? Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave.
Complex
What type of sentence is this? This house is too expensive, and that house is too small.
Compound
What type of sentence is this? Worms squirm, but bugs fly
Compound
What type of sentence is this? Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
Compound - Complex
What type of sentence is this? When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina and my mom is proud of me.
Compound - Complex
Independent Clause
Contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone
Simple
One independent clause and no dependent clause
What type of sentence is this? Joe waited for the train
Simple
What type of sentence is this? Worms wiggle
Simple
