Sentence Types

Question 1

Simple sentence

Answer 1

> A simple sentence contains one main clause

> e.g. You are a fat rat
e.g. I like to eat chocolate cake
e.g. That house is enormous

Question 2

Compound sentence

Answer 2

> Compound sentence contains two or more main clauses, often joined by coordinating conjunctions

> e.g. You are a fat rat but I like you all the same

Question 3

Complex sentence

Answer 3

> A complex sentence contains one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses

> e.g. Although Mrs Greaves enjoys the music of Girls Aloud, she’d never buy one of their albums

> e.g. If you want to get your girlfriend on side, buy her a slice of chocolate cake

Question 4

Compound-complex sentence

Answer 4

> A compound-complex sentence contains two or more main clauses and one or more subordinate clauses

> e.g. Although my best friend is married, she can’t keep her hands off me and my wife is getting a little jealous