1. Sentence Structure Simple Sentence Compound Sentence Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex
Sentence

2. The most basic sentence; contains a subject and a verb; a complete thought
Ex: Joe waited for the train.
A sentence made up of 2 independent clauses; connected with a coordinating conjunction.
Sentence Structure
Coordinating Conjunctions = FANBOYS
for and nor or but yet so
Ex: Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
Made up an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
dependent clause
Ex: When Mr. Hernandez performs, he enchants the audience.
independent clause
Made up of 2 or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
dependent clause independent clause
Ex: While she was fishing, Amy saw many deer, and she tried not to disturb them.
independent clause