Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
simple sentence
a sentence with a subject and a verb
Our neighbors have a dog that barks a lot.
simple sentence
compound sentence
a sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Complex Sentence Example
Before she took the test, she studied her words two times.
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
Compound Sentence Example
It is raining, so I wore my rain boots.
Simple Sentence example
The line for the movie stretched around the corner.
As long as you apply sunscreen every two hours, you will not get burned.
complex sentence
Before you can go play basketball with your friends, you must complete your homework.
complex sentence
He face was red because she had been crying.
complex sentence
If I don't put our tickets in my purse now, I'm afraid I will forget them.
complex sentence
My mom was furious when she found out that my little sister tried to cut her own hair.
complex sentence
When you finish reading that book, I'd like to borrow it.
complex sentence
He wanted to visit the Statue of Liberty, but we ran out of time.
compound sentence
Marcus received three A's on his report card, so his grandpa gave him six dollars.
compound sentence
My dad teaches history, and he also coaches the high school football team.
compound sentence
Sam's favorite food is pizza, yet he chose to order spaghetti.
compound sentence
My family goes hiking often, for we live near some very beautiful trails.
compound sentences
In my opinion, her dress was too glamorous for the occasion.
simple sentence
My brother hasn't learned how to drive.
simple sentence
Our new neighbors have a dog that barks a lot.
simple sentence
She planted tomatoes and onions in the garden.
simple sentence