Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex

We have to go to bed. Simple

We have to go to bed at 10 o’clock. Simple

We have to go to bed because we need sleep. Complex

When we need sleep, we have to go to bed. Complex

We have to go to bed; it’s late. Compound

There is not enough time or money. Simple

She wanted to go, but she couldn’t.

Before she left, she took out the trash; then she washed the floor. Compound-Complex

What is the meaning of friendship? Simple

I got two phone calls, but both were wrong numbers. Compound

My brother and my mother went to Argentina. Simple

She packed up her suitcase and left before he got home. Complex

While you were out, I was here by myself. Complex

Cooking is easy for some people because their parents taught them. Complex

Other people have a hard time cooking delicious food. Simple

This school has been in operation since 2006. Simple

Presidential elections occur every four years in the US, but other elections occur more often. Compound

We wanted to go home, so we packed up the car and left. Compound

Someone emptied the trash can but forgot to put in a new bag. Simple

I hate when people forget to put new trash bags in the can. Complex

If you want to come, all you have to do is ask. Complex

Turn your homework in on time unless you want to lose points. Complex

Two people worked on this project. Simple

Two people worked on this project, but it still failed. Compound

The advice was bad, so I didn’t follow it. Compound

Before using this machine, please read the instruction guide. Simple

Before you use this machine, please read the instruction guide. Complex

The store opens its doors early so that customers can come early. Complex

The store opens its doors early, so it’s easy to buy things from there. Compound

She wanted to go to the party but couldn’t. Simple

She told me her story, but I didn’t believe her because it sounded fake. Compound-Complex

I don’t want to be late because of your carelessness. Simple

He woke me up too early in the morning with his loud music. Simple

The title of the song is “Hope” because hope is important. Complex

Do you know why I called you here today? Complex

Is there a doctor in the house? Simple

Is there a doctor or a lawyer in the house? Simple

My water bottle is blue, but yours is pink. Compound

I can come if you want, but I’ll be late. Compound-Complex

April is almost half-over, and I haven’t done anything with my life! Compound

The new superhero movie is attracting crowds by the hundreds to see its special effects and great battle scene. Simple

Without a doubt, you have made a serious blunder; the consequences will be great. Compound

The chances of getting hit by lightning are very small. Simple

Now that you know sentence types, you should be able to punctuate them. Complex

She called me even though she knew that I was asleep. Complex

Karen went, and Susan went, but I did not. Compound

Sitting in the park, I began daydreaming about my future. Simple

We need to leave now unless you have a better idea. Complex

The food wasn’t good, yet I had to eat something. Compound

The roof was leaking, so it needed to be fixed. Compound

Because you lied to me, I cannot trust you, and I will not hang out with you. Compound-Complex

Her bike was stolen due to the fact that she never locks it. Complex

Since her mother is a doctor, they have a lot of money. Complex

Her mother has been a doctor since the year 2000. Simple

The papers were organized until you came in and messed them up. Complex

Don’t come in here; I’ll call the police! Compound

Why do you have such disdain for books? Simple

Her question was meant to be a snare to me, but I avoided her trap. Compound

She is so hospitable that she has a guest room clean and ready before any guests even arrive. Complex

After waiting for over two hours, finally we were allowed to go in. Simple