Sentence Types

Question 1

Simple Sentence

Answer 1

Simple Sentence - Simple sentences contain a subject and a verb. Is an independent clause.

Example - I like Burgers.

Question 2

Compound Sentence

Answer 2

Compound Sentence - Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses. They are joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Example - Jessica ran and Arthur slipped.

Question 3

Complex Sentence

Answer 3

Complex Sentence - Complex sentences contain at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Example - Arthur slipped because he fell in a puddle.

Question 4

Compound-Complex

Answer 4

Compound-Complex - Compound-complex sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Example - Jack travelled by train, but he did not arrive on time because the line had been blocked by a fallen tree.