Question

Briefly explain the difference between simple and compound statements

Answer 1

Simple Statement:

Any statement, however long or short, that has only one subject-verb combination and expresses a complete thought is a Simple Statement consisting of 1 subject and 1 verb.

Example: The tired, dirty and footsore tourists, straggled wearily across the bridge, up the hill and finally into the rest house.

Compound Statement: It consists of two or more than two complete thoughts.

Example: Jiya wants biryani for dinner, but she forgot to buy meat.