A simple sentence contains only a subject and a verb.
A compound sentence contains two subjects and two verbs joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction.
Which of the following is an example of a COMPLEX sentence?
She went to the store.
She needed milk, and she wanted a candy bar.
Though she had plenty of money, she didn't want to spend too much.
Which of the following is an example of a SIMPLE sentence?
He went to school.
His friends greeted him, and he waved "hello" to a teacher.
On his way to class, he stopped by his locker.
Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND sentence?
The mother cared for her children.
Her son was just a baby, but her daughter was almost four.
Though it was difficult, she loved being a mom more than anything.
A complex sentence ALWAYS needs a comma.
A complex sentence contains:
one independent and one dependent clause
two independent clauses
two dependent clauses
A dependent clause can stand alone as its own sentence.
An independent clause can stand alone as its own sentence.
All of the following are examples of COMPLEX sentences EXCEPT which one?
The cat was very small, but it became the loudest in the house.
If we want to get there on time, we'd better leave now.
Our hobbies are important to us even if we don't always have time to do them.
