how to classify simple compound and complex sentences
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A simple sentence consists of only one clause. A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses. A complex sentence has at least one independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. A set of words with no independent clause may be an incomplete sentence, also called a sentence fragment.
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Explanation:
Simple Sentences
A simple sentence has only the most elemental building blocks of a sentence: a subject and a verb used in a complete thought, also called an independent clause.
Here are some examples of simple sentences:
Kristina drank her morning coffee. (Kristina = subject, drank = verb)
Kristina showered and dressed. (Kristina = subject, showered and dressed = compound verbs)
Simple sentences are usually short. You may use compound subjects and verbs to add length, but for the most part, using too many simple sentences makes your writing choppy.
Compound Sentences
Compound sentences marry two independent clauses together with a conjunction.
Kristina drank her morning coffee, and then she showered and dressed.
Notice the first part of the sentence and the last part can stand alone as independent sentences. The key is to not use too many compound sentences together or your writing will sound stilted.
Complex Sentences
A complex sentence uses an independent clause combined with one or more dependent clauses. A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause, but it can’t stand on its own as a complete sentence. Complex sentences use conjunctions to tie them together, too.
Examples:
Because she woke up late when her alarm malfunctioned, Kristina missed her morning train.
As Kristina watched the train pull out of the station, she realized she would be late for work yet again.