Types of Sentences According to Structure
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Simple sentences have one independent clause, compound sentences have two independent clauses, and complex sentences have one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Each type of sentence is defined by the number and type of clauses they contain.
Insights
- Simple sentences have one subject and one verb, forming a complete thought in a single clause.
- Compound sentences combine two independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions to express related ideas in a connected manner.
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Recent questions
Define simple sentences.
A simple sentence has one subject and one verb, forming a complete thought.
What are compound sentences?
Compound sentences have two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
Explain complex sentences.
Complex sentences have one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
How are simple sentences structured?
Simple sentences consist of one subject and one verb.
Describe compound sentences.
Compound sentences are formed by joining two independent clauses.
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Types of Sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex
- Simple sentences are composed of one independent clause with a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought, like "I bought a cute little puppy yesterday."
- Compound sentences consist of two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, such as "Ed cleaned the house and Darwin washed the car."
- Complex sentences include one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, connected by subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns, like "I wasn't able to watch my favorite TV show since I slept early."
