grammar guru- sentences By: Taylor, Keith, Alejandro, Hayleigh, Billy

Compound-complex Contains two or more independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Contains two or more independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example: Some animals, such as salamanders, form cocoons before they enter estivation ; the cocoons help protect from dehydration.

Compound sentence Contains one independent clause. Contains one independent clause. Example: Some animals hibernate to protect themselves during cold weather, and others sleep to protect themselves during hot, dry weather. Example: Some animals hibernate to protect themselves during cold weather, and others sleep to protect themselves during hot, dry weather.

complex Contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example: When an animal sleeps, its breathing and heartbeat slow down. Example: When an animal sleeps, its breathing and heartbeat slow down.

Simple sentence Contains one independent clause. Contains one independent clause. Example: Sleeping is somewhat like hibernation. Example: Sleeping is somewhat like hibernation.