1. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence

2. A simple sentence has only one independent clause that states only one complete thought. However, it may have a compound subject or compound predicate, and still be a simple sentence.

3. Examples of simple sentences: My knees ache. (simple subject, simple predicate) Cory and I skated for two hours. (compound subject, simple predicate) My face and neck look red and feel hot. (compound subject, compound predicate)

4. A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences, joined by a comma, and a coordinating conjunction, or by a semicolon. Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

5. Examples of compound sentences: I’ve skated in Los Angeles, but I have only seen a picture of New York. Los Angles is 30 miles from my home; New York is 3,000 miles away.

6. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. Dependent clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction like because and when or a relative pronoun like who or that.

7. Examples of complex sentences: Because it was raining, the game was called off. The students, who were wet and cold, got back on the bus.

8. Let’s Practice

9. I was a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding. a.simple b.compound c.complex

10. I was a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding. a.simple b.compound c.complex

11. After they learned to grow plants from seeds, they depended on farming. a.simple b.compound c.complex

12. After they learned to grow plants from seeds, they depended on farming. a.simple b.compound c.complex

13. Bagels and pasta are served almost everywhere. a.simple b.compound c.complex

14. Bagels and pasta are served almost everywhere. a.simple b.compound c.complex

15. Some people live outside the city, and they commute to work. a.simple b.compound c.complex

16. Some people live outside the city, and they commute to work. a.simple b.compound c.complex

17. If plants don’t get water, they won’t grow well. a.simple b.compound c.complex

18. If plants don’t get water, they won’t grow well. a.simple b.compound c.complex

19. Many Americans eat carrots and potatoes. a.simple b.compound c.complex

20. Many Americans eat carrots and potatoes. a.simple b.compound c.complex

21. Birthday candles are a popular custom, and they are used almost everywhere. a.simple b.compound c.complex

22. Birthday candles are a popular custom, and they are used almost everywhere. a.simple b.compound c.complex

23. Because it is bordered by Lake Michigan, Chicago has become an important city. a.simple b.compound c.complex

24. Because it is bordered by Lake Michigan, Chicago has become an important city. a.simple b.compound c.complex

25. You might spot a coyote late at night, but you probably would not see bears. a.simple b.compound c.complex

26. You might spot a coyote late at night, but you probably would not see bears. a.simple b.compound c.complex

27. After the ground froze this winter, not much fruit grew in the spring. a.simple b.compound c.complex

28. After the ground froze this winter, not much fruit grew in the spring. a.simple b.compound c.complex

29. My family ate turkey on Thanksgiving Day. a.simple b.compound c.complex

30. My family ate turkey on Thanksgiving Day. a.simple b.compound c.complex